© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Abbasi Type B; in the name of Karim Khan Zand, 1751-1779; Ganja
| Silver | 2.14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1188 (1755-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within pitchfork border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا كريم
ضرب گنجه
Translation:
ya karim / zarb ganja
Oh, Karim / 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.These examples may have a date; however, while the denomination is reported, documentation with the exact dates still needs to be found.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the founder of the Zand dynasty and ruled over a large portion of modern-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and parts of the Caucasus region. Despite being a powerful ruler, Karim Khan Zand was known for his humility and fairness, and his coinage reflects this, with the ½ Abbasi coin being a symbol of his efforts to promote trade and commerce throughout his territories.
