Mongols 1/6 dirham Silver Ilchigiday (1326-29), Bukhara, Mongol Chaghatayids in Central Asia

Tamgha of Duwa, decoration and mint-name around / Wide tamgha (double bow?), Kalima in crude arabic. 21mm, 1.34 grams. Mint of Bukhara. Album 1991; cf.Zeno #302408.

Eljigidey was khan of the Chagatai Khanate, a division of the Mongol Empire in 1326–1329. He was the son of Duwa. After the death of his brother Kebek, Eljigidey took control of the Chagatai Khanate. After only a short reign, however, Eljigidey was overthrown by another brother, Duwa Temür.