Karakorum Region Dirham - Mas'ud al-Khwarizmi, 1251 – 1260
Kashgar mint; citing overlord Möngke
Information
Country
Karakorum Region
Karakorum Region
Currency
Dinar
(1206 – 1368)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Fals
Year
1251 – 1260
Ruler
Mas'ud al-Khwarizmi
(1240–1269)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.11
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fals from Karakorum Region. Issued from 1251 to 1260. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 3.11 g.
- Obverse
- Text in Arabic letters. Kalima in three lines across field; AH date in outer margin.
- Reverse
- Struck by decree of Mas’ud al-Khwarizmi in three lines across field; uncertain Uyghur legend in outer margin
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1251-1260) | — | 649-658 AH |
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