½ Abbasi Type A; in the name of Nadir Shah, 1736-1747; Ganja
| Silver | 2.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1173-1178 (1760-1765) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date below surrounded by blank space, all within dotted border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١٧٨
ضرب گنجه
Translation:
1178 / zarb ganja
1178 / Minted in Ganja
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is based on the first Persian coin standard, with 1 Abbasi equal to 4 Shahi. The first standard went from the founding of the khanate to year 1181 (1768), and the weights are typically between 4.4 to 4.7 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nadir Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman of the 18th century. He was the ruler of the Ganja Khanate, which was one of the Caucasian Khanates, and his reign saw significant military campaigns and territorial expansion. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.33 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time.
