¼ Abbasi - Fath 'Ali Shah Type F1; Ganja
1216 (1802) year| Silver | 0.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1216 (1802) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date below and cartouche above containing more Arabic legend, all surrounded by blank space.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا علي
ضرب گنجه
۱۲۱۶
Translation:
ya ali / zarb ganja / 1216
Oh, Ali, Minted in Ganja / 1216
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins are struck under a ruler of the Qajar Dynasty of Iran, the weights are local, implying the coins were only meant for the Ganja Khanate. These are some of the last coins of the khanate, and they use the fourth standard, continued from 1214 (1800) to 1217 (1803).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second Qajar king of Iran and ruled from 1797 to 1834. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Fath-Ali Shah, King of Kings, son of Mohammad Ali Shah" on one side, and the other side features a stylized lion and the date 1216 (1802) in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare example of the coinage produced during the Qajar dynasty, which was known for its intricate designs and high-quality craftsmanship.
