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Dirham "Dang" - Jani Beg Saray al-Jadida
| Silver | 1.55 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Jani Beg (1342-1357) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 752-753 (1352-1353) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#176938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
The Dirham "Dang" coin was issued during the reign of Jani Beg, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1342 to 1357. The coin was minted in the city of Saray al-Jadida (also known as New Sarai) in present-day Russia, which was the capital of the Golden Horde at that time. The coin's design features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Sultanu al-Azam Jani Beg" (The Great Sultan Jani Beg), indicating that it was issued during his reign. It's worth noting that the Golden Horde was a Mongol khanate that ruled over much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia during the 13th to 14th centuries, and its coins were used as a medium of exchange and a symbol of power and influence. The Dirham "Dang" coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during that time period.
