Pul "In the name of Nasir al-Din" temp. Batu Bulghar ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Batu (1227-1255) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1256 |
| Value | 1 Pul (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#177320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Script: Arabic
Translation: Earthly life is short, therefore make it pleasing to God
Comment
The coin is not dated and there is only the name of the Baghdad caliph al-Nasir AH575-622/ 1180-1225 AD, who died 12 years before the Mongols conquered Eastern Europe. This circumstance has led to an irreconcilable discussion, which has been going on for more than a century and a half.
According to one point of view, these coins date back to the reign of al-Nasir and represent the coinage of Volga Bulgaria until Mongolian time.
According to the second point of view (prevailing now), these coins are the very first coins of the Mongol Ulus of Jochi (Golden Horde), and the placement on the coins of the name of the late caliph was explained by various religious motives.
Picture from: Pyrsov, Yu.E.; 2002. Catalogue of the Juchid coins of the Saratov regional museum of local lore. Kazan University.
Interesting fact
The Golden Horde was the fourth khanate established by the Mongols and the greatest in size. It covered territories in modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, as well as parts of Asia. The khanate's founder, Batu, was a grandson of Genghis Khan and ruled from 1235 to 1256 CE. During his reign, he adopted Islam and took the title "Nasir al-Din" to show his faith. This coin, issued during Batu's rule, bears his name and titles on its face, marking it as an important historical artifact.