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Beshlik - Qaplan II Giray
1183 (1770) year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Qaplan II Giray (1770) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1183 (1770) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Beshlik (15) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tamgha in oval above mint and date.
Comment
Weigt varies 0.60-0.82 g.Hammered coinage.
Interesting fact
The Beshlik - Qaplan II Giray 1183 (1770) coin from the Khanate of Crimea made of Billon is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the reverse side features a crowned shield with a cross, indicating the influence of Christianity in the region. This blending of cultures and religions reflects the diverse history of the Khanate of Crimea, which was a Turkic state that existed from the 15th to the 18th century and was influenced by various cultures, including Islam, Orthodox Christianity, and European traditions.
