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Dinar - 'Ilkhan' Uljaytu Khan
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
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| Year | 1304-1316 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays a multi-line Arabic religious legend within a polylobed cartouche, presenting the Shi'a profession of faith and the enumeration of the Twelve Imams in relief Naskh script. The cartouche is framed by a plain inner border and an outer beaded border following the coin's irregular edge. A marginal legend in Arabic script runs between the two border rings, continuing the religious invocations. The inscription reflects Uljaytu's conversion to Twelver Shi'a Islam and represents a significant numismatic document of Ilkhanid religious policy. The strike is bold and typical of the Tabriz workshop production of the early 8th century AH. |
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| Mintage | ND (1304-1316) - 703-716AH (Tabriz) |
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Uljaytu's conversion to Twelver Shi'ism around 1309–1310 triggered one of the most politically charged moments in Ilkhanid numismatic history: the kalima on coinage was altered to include the names of the Twelve Imams, a direct provocation to the Sunni establishment and neighboring Mamluk sultans. The decision was reversed before his death, making issues from the Shi'a period distinguishable by their modified religious formula — and considerably more historically loaded than their weight in gold would otherwise suggest.