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Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg Khwarizm
| Silver | 1.84 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Berdi Beg (1357-1359) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 758-760 (1357-1359) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#329912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Berdi Beg, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1357 to 1359. The coin features the name "Dang" which means "coin" in the Mongolian language, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during that time. Despite its small weight of 1.84 grams, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Golden Horde and was used for everyday transactions.
