Akce - Orhan Gazi late variant

发行方 Ottoman Empire
年份 1324-1362
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1 Akce
货币 Akçe (1327-1687)
材质 Silver
重量 1.01 g
直径 16 mm
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Variable alignment ↺
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 A#1288.1
正面描述
正面文字 Arabic
正面铭文 اورخان خلد الله ملكه
(Translation: Orhan, may God perpetuate his reign.)
背面描述 Islamic declaration of faith in the centre, names of the four Rashidun caliphs around inside a circle inside a beaded circle.
背面文字 Arabic
背面铭文 لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله ابو بكر عمر عثمان علي
(Translation: There is no god but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God. Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali.)
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (1324-1362) - -
Numisquare 编号 1161953640
附加信息

Historical Context: This Akce, a late variant issued during the extensive reign of Orhan Gazi (1324-1362), represents a pivotal era in the formation of the Ottoman Empire. As the second Ottoman Sultan, Orhan solidified the nascent state, conquering strategic cities like Bursa and İznik, and establishing the foundational institutions of a burgeoning empire. The Akce, as the primary silver coinage, was instrumental in facilitating trade, taxation, and the economic integration of newly acquired territories. This specific issue reflects the consolidation of Orhan's authority and the increasing sophistication of Ottoman monetary policy during a period of rapid expansion.

Artistry: Characteristic of early Ottoman numismatic art, the design of this Akce is fundamentally epigraphic, adhering to the aniconic principles of Islamic art. While the specific die engraver remains anonymous, as was common for the period, the stylistic school prioritizes the clear, albeit often unadorned, rendering of the ruler's name and patronymic, "Orhan bin Osman." The compact 16mm flan necessitates a concise and functional arrangement of the Arabic script, with legibility being paramount over elaborate ornamentation. Late variants often exhibit subtle refinements in calligraphic style or layout compared to earlier issues of the same ruler.

Technical/Grading: Struck in silver with a weight of 1.01 grams, this Akce typically exhibits the technical qualities inherent to early manual minting processes. Collectors should anticipate potential irregularities in the flan shape, off-center strikes, and variable striking pressure across the coin's surface. The primary high-points, most susceptible to wear, are the raised elements of the central Arabic inscriptions. While a "late variant" might suggest a slight improvement in consistency over the earliest issues, overall technical strike quality remains rudimentary. The small module (16mm) often resulted in imprecise die alignment and partial strikes.

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