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Dirham - Anonymous; temp. Qaidu; Kenjek)
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
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| Year | 1291-1301 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the Qaidu tanga device — a distinctive tamgha emblem — set within a polylobe or multi-cusped frame enclosed by a circular border. A marginal Arabic legend encircles the central design, running along the coin's outer rim. The strike is characteristic of hammered Central Asian coinage of the late 13th century, resulting in an irregular flan with uneven margins. The tanga device is boldly rendered in high relief relative to the surrounding field. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a multi-line Arabic inscription arranged in horizontal registers across the central field, enclosed within concentric inner circles that form a series of border rings. The calligraphic text, typical of Chagatai Khanate coinage of the period, is executed in a compressed Kufic-influenced script. The irregular flan and hammered technique result in partial loss of the legend at the periphery. The overall composition reflects the standard anonymous dirham format used at the Kenjek mint during the reign of Qaidu. |
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