Kurus - Shahin Giray
1191 (1777) year| Silver | 14.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Shahin Giray (1777-1783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1191 (1777) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kurus = 8 Beshlik |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The Kurus - Shahin Giray 1191 (1777) coin from the Khanate of Crimea is interesting because 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.
