Mongols, Ilkhanids, temp. Hulagu, Al-Mawsil? Mint, AR Dirham, AH 654-663 / AD 1256-1265

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Mongols, Ilkhanids, temp. Hulagu, al-Mawsil? Mint, AR Dirham(silver,2.5g,27mm), AH 654-663 / AD 1256-1265 – holed otherwise sharply struck, Iridescent toning
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Era/Ruler: Mongols, Ilkhanids, temp. Hulagu Mint/Date: Al-Mawsil?, AH 654-663 / AD 1256-1265
Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 2.5 g / 27 mm
Obv: There is no deity but Allah, the One, there is no partner to Him. Muhammad is the messenger of Allahā€™ in Arabic; mint and date formula in the margin
Rev: ā€˜The supreme Khan; Hulagu, the great Ilkhanā€™ in Arabic; margin ‘QurŹ¾Än 3: 26’
Ref:Ā  Album 2122.2 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, EF
Note: During Hulagu’s reign, the Ilkhanate thrived as a center of trade, art, and intellectual exchange, blending the rich traditions of Islamic civilization with the administrative prowess of the Mongol Empire. The coin’s design reflects this cultural synthesis, featuring intricate calligraphy alongside symbols of Mongol authority. As you hold this AR Dirham, envision the bustling markets of Al-Mawsil (modern-day Mosul), where merchants from across the known world converged to exchange goods and ideas. Feel the weight of history in your hands, a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Ilkhanids and their contribution to the tapestry of human civilization.