Crimean Khanate (Russian Protectorate). Şahin Giray CU Kopeck. Struck under Catherine II. Bagchih-Serai mint, dated AH 1191, RY 4 = 1780/1. Name and titles in four lines framed by cartouches / Tamgha and mint, with regnal date to right and ascension date below, within wreath of 11 leaves. Bitkin 38. 9.82g, 28mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Sincona AG, Auction 58, 21 October 2019, lot 251 (incorrectly referenced as Bitkin 53; hammer: CHF 750).