Dirham "Dang" - Ordu Melik Azaq
762 (1361) year| Silver | 1.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ordu Melik (1361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 762 (1361) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#302894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint and year
Lettering:
Azaq
762AH
Translation:
Azak Mint
AD1361
Comment
Ordu Melik (also Urdu Malik Shaykh) shared power in 1361 with Kildibek
Interesting fact
The Dirham "Dang" - Ordu Melik (Azaq) 762 (1361) from Golden Horde is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the Golden Horde's rule over present-day Russia, Ukraine, and parts of Kazakhstan. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth a significant amount, with its value being equivalent to approximately 1/40 of a ruble.
