Dirham - "Ilkhan" Uljaytu Khan Type A ND
| Silver | 2.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Uljaytu (1304-1316) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1304-1309 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#113766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Comment
According to Stephen Album, the classification into types for the coins of Uljaytu and subsequent reigns was first carried out by Lane-Poole in the British Museum catalogs, and was further refined by J.M. Smith. However, the designations by letter used on Numista for the coin types of the Ilkhans and later dynasties are by Stephen Album.
- Type A - (plain square obverse / pointed pentafoil reverse), used 704-709
- Type B (quatrefoil / inner circle), dated 709-713
- Type C (heptafoil obverse / hexafoil reverse), used 713-717
Type A coins of this denomination were struck primarily at Anatolian mints, of which Samsun is most common. Variations of type A were struck at southern Anatolian mints (principally at Antalya, Burghlu and Falakabad). Coins of this type differ from #2180 by the use of a distinctive cartouche on either obverse or reverse. Strictly speaking, these are early Beylik issues, on which the Beylik nominally proclaimed Uljaytu as their suzerain, perhaps for political reasons, more likely to maintain popular styles and legends..
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Uljaytu Khan, also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh, who was the fifth Khagan emperor of the Ilkhanate dynasty in Persia. He ruled from 1304 to 1309 AD and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin features an image of the king on horseback, with an inscription in Persian that reads "al-sultanu al-azam" or "the great king." It was made of silver and weighed 2.15 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
