AQ QOYUNLU: Hasan, 1453-1478, LOT of 21 silver tankas of type A-2512, all from the mint of Ani, which has been traditionally recognized as the Armenian city of Ani, located between Yerevan and Kars (now on the Turkish side of the border), one style, lozenge // kalima in square, always undated, average F-VF; retail value $1000, lot of 21 pieces. The mint formula "darb ani" is always in a lozenge, the reverse with kalima in a square, arranged as the Gilan Province mints of Lahijan and Fuman. Were these struck at Ani from dies engraved in Gilan and shipped to Ani for production?
