Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1532-1551 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Akce = 1/5 Beshlik (0.2) |
| Tiền tệ | Beshilik |
| Chất liệu | Billon |
| Trọng lượng | 0.54 g |
| Đường kính | 12 mm |
| Độ dày | 0.80 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Retowski#7 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Arabic legends, star in circle in the middle. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
(Translation: Sahib Giray bin Menghli Giray) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Giray tamgha in the center in a double-circle |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
(Translation: Zarb Qirq-Yar) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1532-1551) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3451264690 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This Akce was issued during the reign of Sahib Giray I (1532-1551), a pivotal period for the Crimean Khanate. Sahib Giray was a powerful and ambitious ruler, known for military prowess, administrative reforms, and a complex relationship with the Ottoman Empire. His reign consolidated Crimean power and saw significant architectural endeavors. The Akce, a small billon coin, served as the primary monetary unit, reflecting the widespread Ottoman monetary system adopted across the khanate.
Artistry: The design of this Akce is characterized by calligraphic artistry, adhering to Islamic aniconic traditions typical for the era. Engravers, largely anonymous, followed a provincial Ottoman Turkic stylistic school. The coin's small flan is dominated by intricate Arabic script, typically featuring the ruler's name and titles, "Sahib Giray Khan," alongside the mint name, "Kirim" (Crimea), and a date. The aesthetic emphasizes legibility and the ruler's divine authority.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a diminutive 12mm flan from billon (0.54 gg), this Akce often presents grading challenges. High-points for wear are typically the most prominent parts of the calligraphy, such as initial strokes or flourishes. Due to rapid production and small planchet size, examples often exhibit irregular shapes, off-center strikes, and areas of weak striking, particularly towards the edges. The billon composition is prone to corrosion and uneven toning. This specific type is cataloged as Retowski#7.