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1 Dinar - Suyurghatmish
| Issuer | Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty |
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| Year | 1282-1292 |
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| Value | 1 Dinar |
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| Obverse description | Central field bearing a multi-line Arabic religious legend arranged in horizontal lines within a plain inner circle, typical of Islamic hammered coinage of the Ilkhanid period. The inscription occupies the majority of the flan, executed in a bold Naskh script characteristic of late 13th-century Persian dynastic coinage. A marginal legend in Arabic script encircles the central field, running along the inner border of the coin. The flan is irregular in outline, as is typical of hand-struck gold dinars of this era. The legends include the Shahada and formulaic religious phrases affirming Islamic authority. |
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| Reverse script | Arabic |
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The Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty ruled Kirman as vassals of the Ilkhanate, and Suyurghatmish's reign fell squarely within the period of Ilkhanid dominance over the eastern Iranian plateau. Gold dinars of this type reflect the fiscal demands placed on vassal rulers, who were expected to maintain coinage consistent with Ilkhanid monetary standards while acknowledging their subordinate status. The weight of nearly 10 grams aligns with the heavy dinar tradition carried over from earlier Seljuq practice in the region.
Kirman's relative political stability under the Qutlugh-Khanids — unusual for the broader Ilkhanid sphere in this decade — likely accounts for the coherent coinage output during Suyurghatmish's tenure.