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Auction 25  19-21 May 2016
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Lot 704

Starting price: 10 000 USD
Price realized: 9050 USD
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GIRAY KHANS: Shahin Giray, as Russian vassal, 1777-1783, AE kyrmis (64.63g), Baghcha-Saray, AH1191 year 5, A-2118, KM-66., Bitkin-33, second series, a possible presentation issue of some sort, as this is the only mint state coin we have ever encountered and the only one graded by NGC, well-executed strike on a nearly problem-free planchet, a fantastic example! NGC graded MS64 BR. The introduction of the second series coincides with a monetary reform adopted during the 4th year of his reign (~1780), and are known with regnal years 4 through 7, though not all types are known for every year. The denomination 1 kyrmis = 5 kopecks = 15 akçe. This type normally weighs 45-55g, but at 64.63g, this is quite a heavy example. This coin is featured on the cover of this auction catalog.

Estimate: 10,000-15,000 USD
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