© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Abbasi Type C; in the name of Karim Khan Zand, 1751-1779; standard III; Ganja
| Silver | 3.34 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1187-1188 (1773-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi = 5½ Shahi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with cartouche above and date below, all surrounded by decorative border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا كريم
ضرب گنجه
١١٨٨
Translation:
ya karim / zarb ganja / 1188
Oh, Karim / Minted in Ganja / 1188
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is based on the third Persian coin standard, with 1 Abbasi equal to 5-1/2 Shahi. The fifth standard supposedly went from 1187 (1773) to 1189 (1775) (although all from 1189 seem to be from the fourth standard), and the weights are typically between 3.3 to 3.5 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 1 Abbasi coin being a standard circulation coin that was widely used among the people. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.34 grams suggests that it was a valuable and durable coin that was meant to be used for everyday transactions.
