Dirham "Dang" - Tokhtamysh (Sygnaq) 780-781 (1378-1379) front Dirham "Dang" - Tokhtamysh (Sygnaq) 780-781 (1378-1379) back
Dirham "Dang" - Tokhtamysh (Sygnaq) 780-781 (1378-1379) photo
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Dirham "Dang" - Tokhtamysh Sygnaq

 
Silver 1.09 g -
Description
Issuer
Golden Horde
Khan
Tochtamysh (1379-1396)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
780-781 (1378-1379)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1227-1502)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.09 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#325910
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Tokhtamysh, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1378 to 1379. He was known for his military campaigns against the Grand Duchy of Moscow and his efforts to centralize power within the Golden Horde. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, with the use of Arabic script and Islamic symbols.