Dirham - "Ilkhan" Ghazan Mahmud Khan (Post-reform) ND (1295-1304) front Dirham - "Ilkhan" Ghazan Mahmud Khan (Post-reform) ND (1295-1304) back
Dirham - "Ilkhan" Ghazan Mahmud Khan (Post-reform) ND (1295-1304) photo
© donmart

Dirham - "Ilkhan" Ghazan Mahmud Khan Post-reform ND

 
Silver 2.14 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ilkhanate
Khan
Ghazan Mahmud (1295-1304)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1295-1304
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1256-1388)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.14 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#85772
Rarity index
93%

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 neighboring territories and his efforts to reform the administrative and monetary systems of the Ilkhanate. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing the blend of Mongolian, Persian, and Islamic traditions that characterized the Ilkhanate era.