Dirham "Dang" - Uljay Timur Sarai al-Jadida
| Silver | 1.52 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Uljay Timur (1366-1368) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-769 (1367-1368) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#389780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Translation:
Mintage of
as-Sarai
al-Jadida
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Article by Vladimir N. Nastich (in Russian) that concerns a complex of numismatic objects (coins and coin dies) revealed in the latter decades and related to the brief reign of Uljay Timur (Uljaytimur Khan: His Time and Money, in Epigrafika Vostoka, XVIII, Moscow 2009 (printed in Feb. 2010), p.168-186.)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Uljay Timur, also known as Timur-Malik, who was the Khan of the Golden Horde from 1367 to 1368. The coin features the name "Dang" which means "money" in the Mongolian language, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during Timur's reign. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 1.52 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar composition. This may indicate that the coin was intended for small transactions or everyday use.
