© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - anonymous, temp. Mangu Timur Khwarizm
| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mangu Timur (1266-1280) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 669-676 (1270-1277) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#323901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tamga, Arabic inscription
Script: Arabic
Translation:
Minted in
Khwarizm
year 600 + 60 + 9 (for #31)) or 600+70+6 (for #32)
Comment
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Mangu Timur, who was a prominent leader of the Golden Horde, a Mongol khanate that ruled over much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia during the 13th century. The coin's design features an inscription in Arabic script that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which is unusual for coins of that time period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs only 1.5 grams suggests that it was a widely used and accessible form of currency during its time.
