Anatolian Beyliks

Anatolian Beyliks, Eretnids ‘Ali Beg (1366–1380 AD). Akçe (Silver, 21 mm, 1.61-1.62 g). Lot of 2. Obv: Within octofoil: السلطان الأعظم علاء الدنيا والدين خلد الله ملكه / ضرب [دار الضرب] سنة [التاريخ]. The letters لله within الله are enclosed in an eye-shaped frame incorporated into the die. “The Supreme Sultan, Exaltation of the World and the Faith. May Allah perpetuate his kingdom / Struck at [mint] in the year [date].” Rev: Within a plain square inside a lobated square: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله / in the surrounding lobes: أبو بكر / عمر / عثمان / علي. “There is no god but Allah. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah / Abu Bakr, ʿUmar, ʿUthman and ʿAli.” Reference: Album, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 2324B. Item details: — 21 mm / 1.62 g — 21 mm / 1.61 g ʿAli Beg ruled the Eretnid Sultanate in central and eastern Anatolia during a period of growing fragmentation. He inherited the throne as a teenager, while powerful emirs exercised increasing autonomy. The Karamanids temporarily captured Kayseri, and the statesman Qadi Burhan al-Din rose to dominance. ʿAli died of plague during a campaign in 1380, shortly before the Eretnid dynasty collapsed. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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