Dirham - temp. Qaidu Khan (Bukhara) ND (1264-1303) front Dirham - temp. Qaidu Khan (Bukhara) ND (1264-1303) back
Dirham - temp. Qaidu Khan (Bukhara) ND (1264-1303) photo
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Dirham - temp. Qaidu Khan Bukhara ND

 
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Chagatai Khanate
Khan
Qaidu (1270-1302)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1264-1303
Value
1 Dirham (⅙)
Currency
Dinar (1225-1680)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#312028
Rarity index
90%

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qaidu Khan, who was a powerful Mongol emperor and the grandson of Genghis Khan. He ruled over the Chagatai Khanate, which was a vast territory that included present-day Central Asia, Afghanistan, and parts of China. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region during that time, showcasing a unique blend of Mongolian and Islamic traditions.