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Akce - Mehmed I Giray
| Silver | 0.2 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mehmed I Giray (1515-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 921-929 (1515-1523) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.2 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed I Giray, who was the first Khan of the Crimean Khanate to issue coins in his own name, rather than in the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance within the Khanate during this period.
