© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Abbasi Type C; in the name of Karim Khan Zand, 1751-1779; standard IV; Ganja
| Silver | 3.12 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1199 (1774-1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi = 6 Shahi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date below, within circle, 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 fourth Persian coin standard, with 1 Abbasi equal to 6 Shahi. The second standard went from 1188 (1774) to 1199 (1785), and the weights are typically between 2.9 to 3.3 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 Iran from 1751 to 1779. The coin features his name and title, "Karim Khan Zand" in the Persian language, which is a unique feature of this coin. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Ganja, which is now located in Azerbaijan, but was part of the Ganja Khanate during the time this coin was minted.
