© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Akce - Salamat Giray
1017 (1608-1610) years| Silver | 0.26 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Salamat Giray (1608-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1017 (1608-1610) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.26 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint and date.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Hammered coinage.Weight varies between 0.21 and 0.29g
Interesting fact
The Akce - Salamat Giray 1017 (1608-1610) coin from the Khanate of Crimea is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and Eastern European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the reverse side features a stylized image of a horseman, which is a common motif in Scythian and Sarmatian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse history and geography of the Crimean Peninsula, which has been occupied by various empires and cultures throughout history.
