Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Saray al-Jadida) 758-760 (1357-1359) front Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Saray al-Jadida) 758-760 (1357-1359) back
Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg (Saray al-Jadida) 758-760 (1357-1359) photo
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Dirham "Dang" - Berdi Beg Saray al-Jadida

 
Silver 1.55 g -
Description
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
1.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#162997
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Islamic inscription

Translation:
Mint of Saray
al-Jadida
759

Comment

Interesting fact

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 "money" in the Mongolian language, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 1.55 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar composition. This may indicate that the coin was intended for small transactions or everyday use.