Giray Khans

824 – 1197 AH

Coins of the Giray Khans were struck at six mints, five of which, namely Qrim, Qiriq-Yer, Kaffa, Guzlu, and Ordubazar, were in operation up to and including Jani Beg Giray (d. 1032), though except possibly for the reign of Hajji Giray I, only one of these mints operated at any given time. Thereafter, beginning with the reign of Islam Giray III (#2081), all coins were struck at Baghcha-Saray (except for #2117 of the last ruler, Shahin Giray, struck only at Kaffa). Coins of the first three reigns (#2068-2070) as well as most types of Shahin Giray, the last ruler of the dynasty, are well struck. Coins of most other reigns are haphazardly struck, with issues of the 17th and the 18th century representing the nadir of quality, especially the debased silver beşliks of the last several rulers before Shahin Giray.