© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham "Lion and Sun" - anepigraphic Bulghar ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1267-1274 |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Weight and diametr may vary) |
| Technique | Hammered (weight variation: 0.43-1.54 g) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing left or right, sunface above
Comment
Article by A.I. Bugarchev about such coins (Russian)
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design depicting a lion and sun motif, which was likely inspired by Persian art traditions. The absence of inscriptions makes it anepigraphic, adding to its historical significance as a rare example of pre-Mongol coins from the Golden Horde region.
