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Dirham "Dang" - Jani Beg Saray al-Jadida
749 (1349) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Jani Beg (1342-1357) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 749 (1349) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Translation:
Minted in Saray
al-Jadida
948 (=749)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham "Dang" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Jani Beg, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1342 to 1357. The coin features the name "Jani Beg" in the Mongolian script on one side, and the Arabic inscription "al-Sultanu al-Azam" (meaning "the Greatest Sultan") on the other side. This coin was minted in the city of Saray al-Jadida (also known as New Sarai), which was the capital of the Golden Horde at that time. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in other coins of the time, indicating the wealth and power of the Golden Horde.
