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Dirham - Mas'ud al-Khwarizmi Kashgar mint; citing overlord Möngke ND
| Silver plated copper | 3.11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Karakorum Region (Great Mongol) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Mas'ud al-Khwarizmi (1240-1269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1260 |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1206-1368) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#364787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Struck by decree of Mas’ud al-Khwarizmi in three lines across field; uncertain Uyghur legend in outer margin
Scripts: Arabic, Old Uyghur
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kashgar is a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in China’s far west. It was a stop on the Silk Road.Mas’ud al-Khwarizmi, governor of Karakorum issued these coins on behalf of his overlord Möngke Khan (4th Khagan-Emperor of the Mongol Empire).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Möngke Khan, who was the fourth emperor of the Mongol Empire and the first to issue a standardized currency across all territories under his rule. This coin, the Dirham, was minted at the Kashgar mint and features the name of Mas'ud al-Khwarizmi, a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer who served as an advisor to Möngke. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Mongol and Islamic cultures, showcasing the diverse influences that shaped the Mongol Empire.