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1 Kopek - Shahin Giray
1191 (1777) year| Copper | 9.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Shahin Giray (1777-1783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1191 (1777) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Kopeck = 3 Akce = ⅗ Beshlik (0.6) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Thinner wreath around legend.
Tamgha.
Lettering:
ضرب في
باغجه سراي
Translation: Stuck in Bakhcysarai.
Comment
The coin varies in weight between 9.5 g and 10.5 g depending on how preserved it is.Interesting fact
The 1 Kopek coin from the Khanate of Crimea, minted in 1191 (1777) during the reign of Shahin Giray, features a unique design element - a stylized image of a falcon on the reverse side. This symbolizes the importance of falconry in the culture of the Crimean Tatars, who were known for their skilled falconers and their love of the sport.
