1/2 Dirham - Güyük Khan

Obverse description	Central field dominated by a large tamgha (dynastic symbol) of the Great Khans, rendered in bold raised relief characteristic of early Mongol coinage. The tamgha consists of interlocking curvilinear elements forming a distinctive cartouche-like device. A circular border surrounds the central device, with fragmentary Arabic inscription visible along the outer periphery of the irregular flan. The die-work is typical of the rough, provincial hammered style employed in Mongol silver coinage of the mid-13th century.
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Reverse description	Central field bearing a multi-line Arabic legend arranged in two horizontal registers within a linear border, with pellet ornaments flanking the text on left and right. The inscription, in the angular Kufic-influenced style typical of Mongol-era dirhams, references the ruling Khan and standard Islamic formulae. The flan is irregular and slightly ragged at the edges, consistent with the hand-struck, poorly-trimmed planchets characteristic of early Great Mongol coinage. The relief is bold but the strike is uneven, with parts of the legend weak toward the margins.
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Mintage	ND (1246-1249)
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