Para - Devlet IV Giray Second reign
1189 (1775) yearBillon | - | - |
Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
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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 |
Numista | N#111306 |
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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.