Dirham "Dang" - Jani Beg II Majar
767 (1366) year| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 767 (1366) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kalima, Mint
Script: Arabic
Translation: Majar
Comment
This type was firstly published by V.V.Grigoriev in 1848 AD (#147, fig.42). Of course, there is no phote, just lithography, but it is rather detailed and accurate. Date 767 AH is quite clear there located at the same side as a Janibeg's name, outside of the square frame. Since that, specimens with date were published several times (also as a drawings, without any photos):
- by Saveliev in 1858 AD (v.2, #394, fig.99) - date 677 (attributed as 767 AD)
- by Lebedev and Pavlenko in 2008 AD (#4) - date 728 (attribured as 768 AD)
All other published specimens are undated. All known copper coins of Janibeg II as undated too.
Mint-name wasn't ever placed on this type. It's quite usual among coins found in Majar and its vicinity (especially a copper variation), but very rare in other regions.
There is no any clear mentions of so-called Janibeg II in annales and contemporary documents. A version exists (e.g., by Stephen Album) that these coins were struck posthumously in the name of Janibeg b. Uzbeq, because "although the term marhum ("deceased") is not included, that word appears on another type of "Jani Beg" dated 767 (BMC-423), thus clearly confirming that the indicated "ruler" was not a Jani Beg II, as was once assumed".
Interesting fact
The Dirham "Dang" coin from the Golden Horde, minted during the reign of Jani Beg II (Majar) in 767 (1366), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during that time period. The coin weighs 1.5 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value. This highlights the resourcefulness and efficiency of the Golden Horde's minting technology, as they were able to create a coin with a high level of precision and detail while using a minimal amount of material.
