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Dirham - "Ilkhan" Arghun Khan Standard type - House of Hulagu - Mongol king ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Arghun Khan (1284-1291) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1284-1291 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#39078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The Kalima
Translation: There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Arghun Khan, the Mongol king who ruled the Ilkhanate Empire from 1284 to 1291. The coin was minted during his reign and features his name and title in Mongolian script on one side, and a stylized image of a dragon on the other. This coin is a rare example of Mongolian coinage from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
