© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Dirham "Dang" - Beg Sufi Qrim
| Silver | 0.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Beg Sufi (1419-1421) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 822-825 (1419-1422) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#362842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription within linear and dotted circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering: في بلد/ضرب/قيريم/ تاريخ/ ٨
Translation:
Beled
mint
Qrim
year 823
Comment
Khan Beg Sufi ruled in the Crimea in 822—824 AH. He was enthroned by Edigu as competitor to Qādir Berdi and minted coins with the name of Edigu.
Detailed investigation of the dies of coins of beg Sufi may be found in the publication by M.A. Denisov and Yu. V. Zayonchkovsky.
Interesting fact
The Dirham "Dang" - Beg Sufi (Qrim) 822-825 (1419-1422) from Golden Horde is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Beg Sufi, 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 and 14th centuries. The coin is made of silver and weighs 0.84 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. It's also interesting to note that the coin features an inscription in Arabic, which was the language of commerce and religion during that period.
