Pul "Five-rays star with tamga of Batu" - temp. Muhammad Uzbeg (Bulghar) 734 (1334) front Pul "Five-rays star with tamga of Batu" - temp. Muhammad Uzbeg (Bulghar) 734 (1334) back
Pul "Five-rays star with tamga of Batu" - temp. Muhammad Uzbeg (Bulghar) 734 (1334) photo
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Pul "Five-rays star with tamga of Batu" - temp. Muhammad Uzbeg Bulghar

734 (1334) year
Copper 1.65 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Golden Horde
Khan
Muhammad Uzbeg (1313-1341)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
734 (1334)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pul (1⁄16)
Currency
Dinar (1227-1502)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.65 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Weight may vary)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#224669
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Vaulted square in linear circles. Arabic inscription inside

Translation: Pul of Bulghar

Comment


Picture from: Pyrsov, Yu.E.; 2002. Catalogue of the Juchid coins of the Saratov regional museum of local lore. Kazan University.
 

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, including the five-rays star and the tamga of Batu, which reflects the cultural and political influences of the Golden Horde during the reign of Muhammad Uzbeg (Bulghar) in the 14th century.