© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham "Frugality is wealth" - anonymous Bulghar ND
| Silver | 1.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1310 |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Weight and diametr may vary) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic al-qana'a al-ghani within concave dekagon
Translation: Frugality is wealth
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Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the Bulgar language, which is a Turkic language spoken in parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. This suggests that the coin was minted for use in a region with a significant Bulgar population, and that the Golden Horde, which was a Mongol khanate that ruled over much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries, sought to promote trade and economic activity in this region.
