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Beshlik - Mengli II Giray
1137 (1725) year| Silver | 0.91 g | 16.73 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mengli II Giray (1724-1730, 1737-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1137 (1725) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Beshlik (15) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 16.73 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Tamgha above mint and date.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies 0.66-0.88 g.Hammered coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Beshlik - Mengli II Giray 1137 (1725) coin from the Khanate of Crimea is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Gothic architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design reflects the cultural diversity of the Crimean Khanate, which was a Turkic state that existed from the 15th to the 18th century and was influenced by various cultures, including Islamic, Turkish, and Mongolian. The combination of Islamic calligraphy and Gothic arches on the coin's reverse side is a rare example of cultural fusion in numismatics.
