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Dirham - Mangu Timur Qutlughkand
| Silver | 1.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mangu Timur (1266-1280) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 672-678 (1273-1279) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#324106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering: al- 'izz al-da 'im wa 'l-sharaf al-qa 'im
Translation: glory forever and honor outstanding
Comment
Extremely rare mint, located along the trade route between Saray and Khwarizm. Turkic toponym Qutlughkand means 'Happy town' (or fortress)
Design derived from issues of Saray dated 671-674.
Coin has been published by R.Reva in Epigraphy of the Orient, vol.XXX.
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique combination of Islamic and Mongol influences in its design and minting process. The Dirham was a standard unit of currency in Islamic societies during the medieval period, while the Golden Horde was a khanate established by Genghis Khan's descendants in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The coin's silver composition and weight suggest it was valued as both a medium of exchange and a store of value, reflecting the economic practices of the time.
