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Dirham - "Ilkhan" Abaqa Khan Post-Mongol Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia
| Silver | 2.52 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abaqa Khan (1265-1282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 670-680 (1265-1282) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a square, the kalima written in naskh; outside and separated into four segments an inscription starting at the top and including the name of the workshop followed by the year in all letters.
Lettering:
لا ال الا
الله محمد
رسول الله
صرب تبريز | في ثمان | و سبعين | و ستمائة
Translation:
Ilaha illa
Allah, Mohammed
Rasul Allah:
"There are no gods but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
Comment
References: Album 2128.2, Diler 90Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abaqa Khan, who was the second ruler of the Ilkhanate, a Mongol khanate that was established in the 13th century in Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Abaqa Khan, the Sultan of the World" and includes the date of minting in both the Islamic and Mongolian calendars. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during this time period and provides valuable insight into the economic and political systems of the Ilkhanate Empire.
