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Dirham - Möngke Bolghar ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Great Mongol |
|---|---|
| Khagan | Möngke Khan (1251-1259) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1259 |
| Value | Silver Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1206-1368) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#164947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription
Möngke’s tamgha
Inscription
Lettering:
ضرب
بوالنلر
Translation: Mint / Bulgar
Comment
Album 2018.From the time of Batu (1240-1255) and/or Berke (1257-1266), but citing only the Great Mongol, Möngke.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Möngke (Bolghar) ND (1251-1259) from Great Mongol made of Silver weighing 1.3 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history, spanning from China to Eastern Europe. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing a blend of Mongolian, Islamic, and Buddhist motifs.
