Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah ND (1295-1304) front Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah ND (1295-1304) back
Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah ND (1295-1304) photo
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Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah ND

 
Silver 2.36 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty (Greater Iran)
Sultan
Muzaffar al-Din Mohammad (1295-1304)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1295-1304
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1222-1306)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.36 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185697
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion standing right.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah, who was the ruler of the Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty, a Turco-Mongol khanate that ruled over much of Greater Iran during the 14th century. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Muzaffar al-Din Muhammad Shah, the Sultan of the lands of Iran and Turan," highlighting the ruler's claim to authority over both the Iranian plateau and the Central Asian steppes. This coin is a rare example of the monetary system used during this period and provides valuable insight into the economic and political structures of the Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty.