1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi Type C; Ganja
| Silver | 7.74 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1014-1035 (1605-1626) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.74 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1629 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint name and date in oblong cartouche.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
بنده شاه ولایت عباس
ضرب گنجه
Translation: Abbas, servant of the king of the Velayat
Edge
Plain
Comment
"Surprisingly, this type remains unknown with legible date…" - Checklist of Islamic Coins, Stephen Album
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abbas I Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1588 to 1629. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and culture. This coin, which was minted in the city of Ganja, is a reflection of the economic and political changes that were taking place during his reign.
