Akçe - Ala al-Din Eretna ibn Jafar
752 (1352) year| Silver | 1.52 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Eretna (Anatolian Beyliks) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Ala al-Din Eretna (1336-1352) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 752 (1352) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Akçe (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد
رسول الله
[In Arabic]
La ilaha ila Allah
Muhammad
Rasulullah
Translation: There is no god but God. Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala al-Din Eretna ibn Jafar, who was the ruler of the Beylik of Eretna, a small principality located in the Anatolian region of modern-day Turkey, in the 14th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler, the date of issue, and a phrase that translates to "God is the greatest." The coin's design and inscription reflect the Islamic influence on the region at the time.
