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Dirham - "Ilkhan" Abaqa Khan
676 (1278) year| Silver | 3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abaqa Khan (1265-1282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 676 (1278) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#150064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Qaan
al-a'zam
abaqa ilkhan
al-mu'azzam
khariz
Reverse margin: duribe hadha ... sene sitta ... (sitta)mi'a
Translation: Khariz means protected.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Ilkhan" Abaqa Khan 676 (1278) Dirham coin from Ilkhanate is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the Mongolian emblem, the "soyombo" symbol, which is a combination of a sun, moon, and fire, while the reverse side features a traditional Islamic design with Arabic script and the name of the ruler, Abaqa Khan. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of the Ilkhanate Empire, which was a Mongolian khanate that ruled over a vast territory that included present-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and parts of Turkey and Iraq.
