© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Dirham "Dang" - Tash Timur Qrim mint, type
796 (1394) year| Silver | 0.72 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Tash Timur (1395-1396) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 796 (1394) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#377401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Translation:
Minted in
city Qrim
[year] 796
Comment
All the coins of Tash-Timur were minted in the city of Qrim with the date 796. Fraen, Saveliev and Lebedev claimed that coins dated 797 exist. Stephen Album claimed that an example with the date quite clearly 799 was discovered. But there are no evidence confirmed such statements.
According to Yu.V. Zayonchkovskiy (as well as to R. Z. Sagdeeva) there are 3 types the silver coins of Tash Timur differ by the text on obverse. Type 1 is with the text: Sultan / Tash Timur Khan / Let his rule be long.
Interesting fact
The Dirham "Dang" - Tash Timur (Qrim mint, type 1) 796 (1394) from Golden Horde is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Tamerlane, a powerful Mongol emperor who ruled over a vast empire that included present-day Central Asia, Afghanistan, and parts of Russia. The coin's design features a unique blend of Mongolian and Islamic influences, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Golden Horde. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively small weight made it a practical and portable form of currency for everyday transactions.
