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½ Abbasi / 2 Shahi Counterstamped
| Silver | 3.59 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch occupation (1640-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1080-1092 (1629-1681) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Shahi (⅖) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#145015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمّد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Translation: Shiite Kalima
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type I (Colombo) countermark on Persian ½ Abbasi (Mahmudi/Muhammadi) of Sulayman I Safavi, KM#225Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was counterstamped with the name of the ruler, 2 Shahi, on top of the original ½ Abbasi denomination, indicating that it was issued during a period of political instability and currency reform in Sri Lanka.
