2 Abbasi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Širâz) 1180-1193 (1767-1779) front 2 Abbasi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Širâz) 1180-1193 (1767-1779) back
2 Abbasi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Širâz) 1180-1193 (1767-1779) photo
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2 Abbasi - Karim Khan Zand Type C; Širâz

 
Silver 9.2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Protector
Karim Khan (1751-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1180-1193 (1767-1779)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Abbasi (8)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62078
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
شد آفتاب و ماه زر و سیم در جهان
از سکه امام بحق صاحب الزمان

Edge

Plain

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 1750 to 1779. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize the government, and this coin was likely used as a means of currency during his reign.