© Julio F. Campos Jr. (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Julio F. Campos Jr. (CC BY-NC-SA)
Dirham - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan Type G ND
| Silver | 1.8 g | 13 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 | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend within octagon surrounded by plain and dotted circle
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan (Type G) Dirham coin is that it was issued during a time of significant cultural and artistic achievement in the Ilkhanate Empire. The Ilkhanate was a Mongol khanate that ruled over much of the Middle East and Central Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries, and during this time, they patronized many artists, scholars, and poets. The coin's design, which features intricate calligraphy and ornamentation, reflects the artistic achievements of this period.
