The Golden Horde a branch of the Mongol Empire that ruled a vast area from Russia in the Northwest to lands bordering the Black Sea. The Golden Horde was founded by Batu Khan a grandson of Ghenghis Khan in the 1240's and lasted until circa 1502.
Jani Beg, who's full name was Jalal al-Din Mahmud Jani Beg, was the son of Uzbeg Khan the longest reigning Khan 1313-1341. Jani Beg seceded in 1341 and ruled until 1357.
AR Dirham Dated: 1342 Mint: Saray al-Jadida 15mm x 1.36g x 6h Reference Album 2027
Thanks Bob, I find these Mongol coin very historical. Up until recently I really had very little interest in Islamic type coinage, that left out a lot of history that I was not exploring.
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