Pul - "with tamga of Tochtamysh" temp. Amir Timur (Sygnaq) 778 (1376) front Pul - "with tamga of Tochtamysh" temp. Amir Timur (Sygnaq) 778 (1376) back
Pul - "with tamga of Tochtamysh" temp. Amir Timur (Sygnaq) 778 (1376) photo
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Pul - "with tamga of Tochtamysh" temp. Amir Timur Sygnaq

778 (1376) year
Copper 1.5 g -
Description
Issuer
White Horde (Golden Horde)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
778 (1376)
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
References
Numista
N#421017
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Six-pointed star with tamga at center and three dots in each arm. Floral ornament (leaves) in segments of the cartouche.

Comment

Source of illustration

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Amir Timur, also known as Tamerlane, who was a powerful leader of the Golden Horde and conquered a vast portion of the known world during his lifetime. The coin features the tamga, or symbol, of Tochtamysh, who was a prominent military leader and statesman during Amir Timur's reign. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and artistic influences of the Golden Horde during this time period.