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Dirham - Qara Hulagu Almaligh
640 (1242) year| Silver | 1.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Qara Hülegü (1241-1247, 1252) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 640 (1242) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
| Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Dirham - Qara Hulagu (Almaligh) 640 (1242) from Chagatai Khanate was minted during the reign of Qara Hulagu, the grandson of Genghis Khan, who was the founder of the Mongol Empire. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Qara Hulagu Khan, the Sultan of the lands of the East and the West" and "Almaligh, the place where the coin was minted." This coin is significant because it highlights the influence of the Mongol Empire on the currency and culture of the regions it conquered.
