Dirham - "Ilkhan" Ghazan Mahmud Khan
| Silver | 2.15 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ghazan Mahmud (1295-1304) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 699-701 (1300-1302) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#227749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Shahadah, name of Allah at top, with mint name about 'Muhammad', date spelled in letters in the circle around
Lettering:
الله
لا اله الا
ضرب في تبريز
محمد
رسول الله
Translation:
There is no god but God
Minted in Tabriz
Muhammad is the Messenger of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghazan Mahmud Khan, who was the seventh Ilkhanid monarch and ruled from 1295 to 1304. He was known for his military campaigns against the Mamluks in Egypt and his efforts to convert the Mongol Empire to Islam. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing the blend of Mongol and Islamic traditions that characterized the Ilkhanate period.
