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Pul 'Animal to the right' - no mint, no date attributed to Saray or Azaq mint
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
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| Year | 1300-1350 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Struck copper flan displaying an Arabic inscription in the field, arranged in two or three lines, reading a benedictory formula translating as 'Good luck, new pul.' The legend is rendered in a schematic Kufic-derived script characteristic of Golden Horde copper coinage of the early to mid-14th century. The surface shows typical irregularities of hammered production, with the inscription occupying the central field and flanked by pellet ornaments. Significant wear and corrosion obscure finer details of the lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central type depicting a quadruped animal, most probably a feline or canid, striding to the right in a schematic but vigorous style consistent with Golden Horde zoomorphic pul coinage of the first half of the 14th century. The animal is rendered in relief against a plain field, with the body occupying the majority of the flan. The crosshatched texture visible on the body of the animal is a characteristic feature of the die engraving technique employed at Saray or Azaq workshops. The flan is irregular and the design is somewhat off-center, as is typical of hammered issues of this series. |
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