© Anumis
© Anumis
Dirham "Dang" - Toqta Saray al-Maqrus
710 (1310-1311) years| Silver | 1.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Toqta (1291-1312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 710 (1310-1311) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#178151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A linear square in a dotted circle with an Uyghur inscription in 3 lines, “knots of happiness” n 4 segments around
Script: Old Uyghur
Translation:
Mint of Sarai
al-Maqrus
year 710
Comment
A huge mintage, such coins are found in most of the hoards hidden during the entire 14th century.
Tokhta (Toqta, Tokhtai, Tochtu or Tokhtogha) (1270—1312/13) was a khan of the Golden Horde, son of Mengu-Timur and great grandson of Batu Khan. He was a khan of the Golden Horde in 1291—1312. His name "Tokhtokh" means "hold/holding" in the Mongolian language.
Interesting fact
The Dirham "Dang" - Toqta (Saray al-Maqrus) 710 (1310-1311) from Golden Horde is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire's rule over present-day Russia, Ukraine, and parts of Kazakhstan. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth a high value, with its weight of 1.56 grams indicating that it was likely used for small transactions or as a token for larger denominations. Its design features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Golden Horde's territories.
