¼ Abbasi Type C; in the name of Karim Khan Zand, 1751-1779; Ganja
1186 (1773) year| Silver | 0.95 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1186 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with cartouche above and date below, all surrounded by decorative border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا كريم
ضرب گنجه
١١٨۶
Translation:
ya karim / zarb ganja / 1186
Oh, Karim / Minted in Ganja / 1186
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is based on the second Persian coin standard, with 1 Abbasi equal to 5 Shahi. The second standard went from 1181 (1768) to 1186 (1773), and the weights are typically between 3.5 to 3.8 grams.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 Central Asia. Despite being a powerful ruler, Karim Khan Zand was known for his humility and fairness, and his coinage reflects this, with the ¼ Abbasi coin being a symbol of his efforts to promote trade and commerce throughout his territories.