Fals - Abaqa (NM - Dmanis?) ND
| Copper | 2.31 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abaqa Khan (1265-1282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#428632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A cross with Armenian letters in each quadrant, surrounded by an inscription in Arabic.
Scripts: Arabic, Armenian
Lettering:
بسم الاب
والابن و روح
القدسالاه
واحد
ՏՐ ԱԾ ՅՍ ՔՍ
Translation:
Arabic Inscription: In the name of the Father
and the Son and the Spirit
Holy God
one
Armenian Inscription: Lord God Jesus Christ
Comment
While no examples of this coin contain a clear mint name, it's primarily found within the vicinity of Dmanisi, Georgia and is largely suspected of being from the Dmanis mint. It's typically classified as “NM - Dmanisi Findings”.
While this lacks the name of a Georgian ruler and is considered anonymous, it pays homage to Abaqa/Abagha and is theorized to have possibly been minted by smaller Georgian leaders, or feudal lords. The coin has been dated to 1280 - 1282.
This coin is considered Very Rare.
To date, the range of weight for this coin is: 2.331 - 3.83 grams
Diameter range is: 19 mm - 25 mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the Ilkhanate Empire, which issued this coin, was a Mongol khanate that was founded by Hulagu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, in the 13th century. The Ilkhanate Empire was known for its religious tolerance, with Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Buddhists all living under its rule. This diversity is reflected in the coin's design, which features both Islamic and Mongolian elements.