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Fractional dirham 'Ornamental type' - anepigraphic Bulghar mint
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
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| Year | 1280-1310 |
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| Value | 1/2 Dirham (7⁄20) |
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| Obverse description | Anepigraphic field bearing a bold abstract ornamental device composed of interlocking curvilinear and foliate elements, rendered in high relief against a flat, unadorned field. The central motif resembles a stylized tamgha or composite decorative symbol, characteristic of the non-inscribed 'Ornamental type' fractional dirhams struck at Bulghar under the Golden Horde. The flan is irregularly shaped with a slightly ragged edge, consistent with hand-cut hammered silver planchets of the period. No legends, mint name, or date appear on this face. The die work is bold and confident despite the small module. |
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| Reverse description | Anepigraphic reverse displaying a symmetrical ornamental design composed of curving ribbon-like bands terminating in pellets or globular bosses, arranged in a cruciform or pinwheel pattern filling the field. Five or more prominent raised pellets are distributed within the interstices of the curvilinear motif, lending the design a decorative, almost floral character typical of the Bulghar 'Ornamental type' series. The flan is irregular and slightly broader than the die, with the design centered but partially off-flan at the edges. No inscriptions, mint marks, or numerals are present. The surface shows natural silver patination with areas of dark toning consistent with age and burial. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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