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Pul "Horos type" Sygnaq
| Copper | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | White Horde (Golden Horde) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 771-772 (1370) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pul (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#427712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mintname, year
Translation:
Hammered in Sygnaq
772
Comment
This type may be hammered at 771-772 AH or 775-776 AH
Horos means Rooster in Turkish
Interesting fact
The Pul "Horos type" (Sygnaq) 771-772 (1370) from White Horde (Golden Horde) was used as a form of currency during the 14th century in the region of present-day Russia, Ukraine, and parts of Central Asia. It was made of copper and weighed 1.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, it was widely accepted as a means of exchange and played an important role in the economy of the Golden Horde.
