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1 Abassi - Karim Khan Qazwin
1173 (1760) year| Silver | 4.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1173 (1760) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi (4) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint inside cartouche with ruler's evocation.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا كريم
ضرب دار السلطنة قزوين
Edge
Plain
Comment
Karim Khan never took the title of "King", he was one of Nadir's general who tried to unite Iran after Nadir's sudden death.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Abassi - Karim Khan (Qazwin) 1173 (1760) from Iran made of Silver weighing 4.6 g is that it features an intricate design on both sides, including an inscription in Persian script on one side and an image of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the ruler of Iran from 1750 to 1779 and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Zand dynasty, which was known for its rich architecture, literature, and art.
