Akçe - Isa b. Mehmed Bey ND
| Silver | 0.82 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Aydin (Anatolian Beyliks) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Isa ibn Mehmed (1360-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1390 |
| Value | Akçe (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text within square, surrounded by circle with the names of Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Uthman, and 'Ali, surrounded by circle with beading
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد
رسول الله
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 Isa b. Mehmed Bey, who was a powerful Turkish bey (chieftain) that ruled over the Beylik of Aydin, a tribal confederation in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) during the 14th century. Despite being a relatively small coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, reflecting the wealth and influence of the Beylik of Aydin.
