© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Abbasi Type A; in the name of Nadir Shah, 1736-1747; Ganja
| Silver | 4.61 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1181 (1755-1768) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi = 4 Shahi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.61 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date below surrounded by blank space, all within dotted border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١۵۵
ضرب گنجه
Translation:
1155 / zarb ganja
1155 / 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nadir Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman of the 18th century. He was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, which played a significant role in the history of Iran and the surrounding region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
