© Stephen Album Rare Coins
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Dirham - Toqta Bulghar
695 (1296) year| Silver | 1.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Toqta (1291-1312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 695 (1296) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Weight and diametr may vary) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name, denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering: Hadha al-dirham duriba bi-bulghar
Translation:
This is dirham
minted
in Bulghar
Comment
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Singatullina says the date can be either 690 or 695. Sagdeeva lists it under Toqta with a date of 695.
Toqta (Tokhta, Tokhtai, Tochtu or Tokhtogha) (1270—1312/13) was a khan of the Golden Horde, son of Mengu-Timur and great grandson of Batu Khan. He was a khan of the Golden Horde in 1291—1312. His name "Tokhtokh" means "hold/holding" in the Mongolian language.
Interesting fact
The Dirham - Toqta (Bulghar) 695 (1296) from Golden Horde is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.51 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and religious influences of the Mongol Empire.
