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Akce - Mengli I Giray Caffa
| Silver | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mengli I Giray (1466, 1468-1475, 1478-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 899-904 (1494-1499) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Tamga in the center, dots on the left and right.
Caffa mintmark below, date on the right
Comment
Design for different years may be different. Please see some photos herehttps://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=11565
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mengli I Giray, who was the first Khan of the Crimean Khanate, a state that was established by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic script, which was the official language of the Khanate at the time. The inscription includes the name of the Khan, Mengli I Giray, and the date of issue, which corresponds to 1494-1499 in the Gregorian calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history and culture of the Crimean Khanate during this period.
