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Dirham - Qaidu bin Kashin Taraz
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
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| Year | 1270-1302 |
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| Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
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| Obverse description | Central field bearing the Islamic profession of faith (Shahada) in two lines of bold Arabic script, reading 'la ilaha illa Allah / Muhammad rasul Allah', set within a six-pointed star (hexagram) formed by two interlocking triangles. The geometric framework creates triangular compartments around the central inscription, a design characteristic of Chagataid coinage of the late 13th century. The flan is irregular and slightly ragged at the edges, consistent with hand-hammered production. The relief of the lettering is bold and relatively well-struck for the type. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
| Obverse lettering | لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله |
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