Double dirham - Toqta "Khan name in Uighur" (Ukek) 706 (1291-1312) front Double dirham - Toqta "Khan name in Uighur" (Ukek) 706 (1291-1312) back
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Double dirham - Toqta "Khan name in Uighur" Ukek

706 (1291-1312) years
Silver 1.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Golden Horde
Khan
Toqta (1291-1312)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
706 (1291-1312)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Dirhams (1.4)
Currency
Dinar (1227-1502)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#323894
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Calima, mint

Script: Old Uyghur

Translation: Ukek mint

Comment


Tokhta (Toqta, 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

One interesting fact about the Double Dirham coin from the Golden Horde is that it features the Khan name in Uighur, which is a rare example of a coin from this region and time period bearing a non-Islamic language inscription.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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