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Para - Devlet IV Giray Second reign

1189 (1775) year
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Khanate of Crimea
Khan
Devlet IV Giray (1769-1770, 1775-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1189 (1775)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Para = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2)
Currency
Beshilik
Composition
Billon
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#111306
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mint and date.

Comment

Weight varies 0.50-0.63 g.
Hammered coinage.
Possibly a reduced-weight beshlik.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Para - Devlet IV Giray (Second reign) 1189 (1775) from Khanate of Crimea made of Billon is that 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 coat of arms, which reflects the Khanate's connections to both the Islamic world and European powers. This blending of styles is a reflection of the Khanate's strategic location between East and West, and its role as a cultural and commercial bridge between the two worlds.