Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Gulistan) 759 (1358) front Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Gulistan) 759 (1358) back
Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Gulistan) 759 (1358) photo
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Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg Gulistan

759 (1358) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Golden Horde
Khan
Berdi Beg (1357-1359)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
759 (1358)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1227-1502)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#186276
Rarity index
92%

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Gulistan) 759 (1358) from Golden Horde made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Berdi Beg, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1357 to 1359. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Berdi Beg, Khan of the Golden Horde" and has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in other coins, making it a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.