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Akce - Mengli I Giray Qirq-Yer
| Silver | 0.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mengli I Giray (1466, 1468-1475, 1478-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 882-913 (1478-1508) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Giray thamga with overbar in dotted circular fame; inscription around; border of dots.
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 to issue coins in his own name, rather than in the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates that the Crimean Khanate was beginning to assert its independence from the Ottoman Empire during this time period.
