© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Abbasi Type E1; standard V; Ganja
| Silver | 2.43 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ganja Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1206 (1786-1792) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by blank space with cartouche containing legend above and date below, all within dotted border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يا محمد
ضرب گنجه
١٢۰۰
Translation:
ya muhamad / zarb ganja / 1200
Oh, Muhammad / Minted in Ganja / 1200
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is based on the fifth Persian coin standard, which is identical to the second standard only with a reduced weight, with 1 Abbasi equal to 5 Shahi. The fifth standard went from 1200 (1786) to 1206 (1792), and the weights are typically between 2.3 to 2.6 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad Khan, who was the last ruler of the Ganja Khanate. He was known for his efforts to modernize the region and promote trade, which led to the minting of coins like this one.
