Dirham "Aqche" - Pulad (Rajan) 810 (1408) front Dirham "Aqche" - Pulad (Rajan) 810 (1408) back
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Dirham "Aqche" - Pulad Rajan

810 (1408) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Golden Horde
Khan
Pulad (1407-1409, 1409-1410)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
810 (1408)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1227-1502)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#202646
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arabic Inscription

Translation:
Minted in
Rajan
018 (810)

Comment


Rajan was a mint-place in Bulghar ulus of the Golden Horde. Alternative version is that "Rajan" is simply incorrect reading of distorted inscription and a correct reading shall be "Bulghar".

Interesting fact

The Dirham "Aqche" - Pulad (Rajan) 810 (1408) from Golden Horde made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted during the reign of Pulad, also known as Rajan, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1407 to 1410. The coin's design features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Golden Horde Empire at the time. Its silver content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.