Akçe - Burhan 'Ali Derow
| Silver | 0.8 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Burhan Ali (1548-1550) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 946-955 (1539-1550) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akçe (¼) |
| Currency | Tanka (1329-1607) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"A2476 AR akçe or double akçe (approximately 0.8g)
RR [Very Rare]
The true name of this denomination has not been determined."
This type has been extensively published on Zeno:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Burhan 'Ali, who was also known as Derow, and was a member of the Shirvanshah dynasty, which was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Caucasus region in the 15th and 16th centuries.
