© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Dirham "Aqche" - Ahmad Hajji Tarkhan ND
| Silver | 0.76 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ahmad (1465-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1481 |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#355075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamga with Arabic inscription around
Script: Arabic
Translation: Struck at Hajji Tarkhan
Comment
see also Catalogue of Hajji Tarkhan silver coins since 831 AH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ahmad (Hajji Tarkhan) Dirham coin from the Golden Horde is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the mint city, "Aqche," in Mongolian script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Islamic crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in Islamic coinage of the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Golden Horde, which was a Mongol khanate that ruled over a vast territory stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.
