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Dirham "Dang" - Pulad Timur, citing deceased Jani Beg khan Gulistan
768 (1367) year| Silver | 1.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Amir Pulad Timur (1365-1367) Jani Beg (1342-1357) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 768 (1367) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#342171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Translation:
Sultan deceased
Jani Beg khan
Let's his rule to be prolonged
Comment
The addition of the name of Jani Beg Khan with the word "deceased" may mean that Pulad Timur didn't have rights to the throne (being not descended from Genghis Khan) and proclaimed himself as a viceroy of him.
Also, there is a high probability that these coins were minted on the territory of modern Mordovia, not in Gulistan in the Lower Volga.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham "Dang" coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 1.46 grams. This suggests that the coin was designed to be a practical and reliable medium of exchange, and its silver content would have made it valuable for trade and commerce. Additionally, the fact that it was issued by Pulad Timur, citing deceased Jani Beg khan (Gulistan), suggests that it was a coin with a strong cultural and historical significance, and its minting was likely overseen by skilled craftsmen who were knowledgeable in the art of coin-making.
