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Dirham of Otrar Settlement of the Timur and Timurid Era 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2006
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The commemorative coin is dedicated to a dirham discovered during archaeological excavations at the Otrar settlement. This find is associated with the era of Timur and the Timurids and is of interest as evidence of monetary circulation, trade, and cultural contacts in the territory of medieval Kazakhstan. Otrar was one of the region’s important urban centers, so artifacts of this kind help provide a more accurate picture of the economic and political history of that period. The coin is struck in .925 silver, weighs 31.10 g, and has a face value of 500 ₸. The issue highlights the importance of Kazakhstan’s archaeological heritage and draws attention to rare historical objects that preserve the memory of the development of cities and craftsmanship in Central Asia.
