Asper - Hajji Girai ND (1433-1456) front Asper - Hajji Girai ND (1433-1456) back
Asper - Hajji Girai ND (1433-1456) photo
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Asper - Hajji Girai ND

 
Silver 0.67 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Caffa (Genoese colonies)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1433-1456
Value
1 Silver Asper
Currency
Aspron (1266-1475)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.67 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#354608
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Translation: The Just Ruler, Muhammad Khan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Asper - Hajji Girai ND (1433-1456) coin from the City of Caffa (Genoese colonies) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the medieval period. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important form of currency in the region and was likely used for a variety of transactions, including trade with other regions and countries.