Great Mongols, AR dirham, with title “Khan”
$499
One of Three Known Specimens!
In stock
Great Mongols. Anonymous issue. Stylistically attributed to the period of Ögedei Khan – Möngke Khan, 626–658AH (1229–1259AD)
AR dirham (2.27 g, 23 mm)
Uncertain mint
According to Kim Hodong (“Ulus or Khanate? An Analysis of the Titles of Qa‘an and Khan in the Mongol Empire,” 2016), the title Qa’an became associated with the supreme Mongol ruler following Ögedei’s accession in 1229AD, while Khan continued to be used in other contexts and later became increasingly associated with individual Chinggisid rulers.
The presence of the title “Khan” on this rare silver dirham is therefore of particular historical and numismatic interest, although the title alone does not permit a definitive attribution
VF. Extremely RARE
References: Z-314609 (1 of 3 recorded coins discussed)
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