© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Abbasi - Fath 'Ali Shah Type F3; Ganja
1217 (1803) year| Silver | 3.08 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1217 (1803) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi = 5 Shahi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date above surrounded by blank space.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٢١٧
ضرب گنجه
Translation:
1217 / zarb ganja
1217 / Minted in Ganja
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second Qajar king of Iran and ruled from 1797 to 1834. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Fath-Ali Shah, King of Kings, son of Hosayn-Ali Shah" and includes the date 1217 (1803) in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during the Qajar dynasty and provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of the time.
