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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2006.237
Title
Dirham of Genghis Khan
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
1206-1227
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/315216

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Dimensions
3.01 g

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of David Gordon Mitten in honor of Mary McWilliams
Accession Year
2006
Object Number
2006.237
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: al-nasir li-din illahi/ amir al-mu'minin
The "Helper" of the Religion of God/ commander of the faithful

Reverse: al-adil/ al-athim/ Chingiz Khan
The Just/ The Great/ Genghis Khan

Verification Level

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