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Dirham - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan Type A ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abu Sa'id Bahadur (1316-1335) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1316-1335 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan (Type A) Dirham coin 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," which is a symbol of the Mongolian nation and consists of a pair of golden wings, a crown, and a lance. This is surrounded by an inscription in Persian that reads "Abu Sa'id Khan, the King of Kings, the Sultan of the Mongols." The reverse side of the coin features a stylized representation of the Islamic crescent moon and star, surrounded by an inscription in Persian that reads "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This blending of Mongolian and Islamic elements reflects the cultural diversity of the Ilkhanate Empire, which was founded by the Mongols in the 13th century and covered a vast territory that included present-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and parts of Turkey.
