Description
Chagatai Khanate Silver Dirham Coin (1270-1302) - Qaidu Khan
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This historical silver dirham coin, issued by the Chagatai Khanate under the rule of Qaidu Khan between 1270 and 1302, is a remarkable piece of medieval numismatic history. The coin is part of the standard circulation currency of its time and holds significant historical value.
Key Features:
- Issuer: Chagatai Khanate
- Khan: Qaidu (1270-1302)
- Type: Standard circulation coin
- Years: 1270-1302
- Value: 1 Dirham (⅙ of a Dinar)
- Currency: Dinar (1225-1680)
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 1.93 grams
- Shape: Round (irregular)
- Technique: Hammered
- Demonetized: Yes
Historical Context
The Chagatai Khanate was one of the four divisions of the Mongol Empire following the death of Genghis Khan in 1227. The Mongol Empire, founded in 1206, unified various Turkish-Mongol tribes and expanded through conquests across Eurasia during the 13th and 14th centuries. This expansion facilitated extensive cultural and commercial exchanges along the Silk Road, connecting the West, the Middle East, and the Far East.
During their reign, the Mongols maintained their traditional shamanic and animist beliefs while exhibiting tolerance towards other religions, including Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Manichaeism, Judaism, and Christianity. In 1259, the empire was divided into four parts: the Yuan dynasty, Ilkhanate, Chagatai Khanate, and Golden Horde, each governing itself. After the disintegration of the western Khanates and the fall of the Yuan dynasty in 1368, the Mongol Empire came to an end.
The Chagatai Khanate continued to play a significant role in the region until the rise of Timur (Tamerlane) in 1370, who sought to rebuild the empire and founded the Timurid Empire, which lasted until 1506.
This coin not only represents the rich history of the Chagatai Khanate but also serves as a testament to the era's cultural and commercial vibrancy. It is a valuable addition to any collection of medieval or Mongol Empire coinage.
