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Dirham - Chaghatay Almaligh
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
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| Year | 1240 |
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| Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a bold Arabic kalima inscription arranged in large, angular script across two registers, with decorative dot embellishments separating the lines. A marginal legend in Arabic script encircles the central inscription within the rim, running continuously around the coin. The strike is characteristic of the Chagatai hammered tradition, producing a slightly irregular flan with moderate relief. The overall layout follows the classical Islamic dirham format with the shahada as the primary design element. |
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| Reverse script | Arabic |
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| Mint | Almaligh |
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