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Dirham "Dang" - Tochtamysh Khwarizm
| Silver | 1.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Tochtamysh (1379-1396) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 785-789 (1383-1387) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
The Dirham "Dang" - Tochtamysh (Khwarizm) 785-789 (1383-1387) from Golden Horde was used as a form of currency during the reign of Tochtamysh, a powerful Mongol khan who ruled over the Golden Horde, a vast Mongol khanate that stretched from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.44 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce within the Golden Horde and beyond.