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Abbasi / 4 Shahi Counterstamped
1065 (1655) year| Silver | 7.37 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch occupation (1640-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1065 (1655) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi (⅘) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.37 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#145011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shiite Kalima
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type I (Colombo) countermark on Persian Abbasi of Abbas II Safavi, KM#169Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great cultural and economic change in Sri Lanka. The coin features both the Abbasi and Shahi denominations, indicating that it was used during a period of transition from the Islamic to the colonial era. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 7.37g suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
