Dirham - temp. Chapar bin Kaidu - under Kaidu bin Kashin (tamgha countermark) ND (1270-1304) front Dirham - temp. Chapar bin Kaidu - under Kaidu bin Kashin (tamgha countermark) ND (1270-1304) back
Dirham - temp. Chapar bin Kaidu - under Kaidu bin Kashin (tamgha countermark) ND (1270-1304) photo
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Dirham - temp. Chapar bin Kaidu - under Kaidu bin Kashin tamgha countermark ND

 
Silver 1.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Chagatai Khanate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1270-1304
Value
1 Dirham (⅙)
Currency
Dinar (1225-1680)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.65 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#153664
Rarity index
100%

Comment

The host coin for the S-tamgha of Qaidu countermark, which is on both the obverse and reverse, is of an undetermined dirham.

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique tamgha countermark, which was likely added during its circulation period. The tamgha symbol was commonly used in Mongol and Turkic numismatics to indicate authenticity and authority.