© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Dirham - temp. Chapar bin Kaidu - under Kaidu bin Kashin
685 (1287) year| Silver | 1.54 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 685 (1287) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
| Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#226586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
This coin was minted during the reign of Kaidu bin Kashin, who ruled over the Chagatai Khanate from 1266 to 1301. The Chagatai Khanate was a Mongol khanate established by Chagatai Khan, the second son of Genghis Khan. Kaidu bin Kashin was known for his military campaigns against the Golden Horde and other neighboring khanates.
