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Dirham "Aqche" - Beg Sufi - citing Edigu Qrim
822 (1419) year| Silver | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Golden Horde |
|---|---|
| Khan | Beg Sufi (1419-1421) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 822 (1419) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham / Dang / Yarmag (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1227-1502) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Average weight is 0.88 g) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint, year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
امر
ادكوبيك
ضرب
قيريم
Translation:
Edigu Emir
mint of
Qrim
668
Comment
Khan Beg Sufi ruled in the Crimea in 822—824 AH. He was enthroned by Edigu as competitor to Qādir Berdi and minted coins with the name of Edigu.
Detailed investigation of the dies of coins of beg Sufi may be found in the publication by M.A. Denisov and Yu. V. Zayonchkovsky.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham "Aqche" coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 0.88 grams. This fact suggests that the coin was designed to be a practical and reliable medium of exchange for everyday transactions, and its small weight made it easy to handle and transport. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production adds to its historical and cultural significance, as silver was a highly valued resource in many ancient societies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822 (1419) 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dirham "Aqche" - Beg Sufi - citing Edigu (Qrim) 822 (1419) coin.
