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Abbasi - temp. Fath 'Ali Khan with "ya karim"
| Silver | 3.05 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvan Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1196 (1774-1782) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arabic legend with date below surrounded by blank space.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
شماخ
١۱۸۸
Translation:
chamakh / 1188
Shamakhi / 1188
Edge
Plain
Comment
2945 AR Abbasi (about 3.0g), with ya saheb oz-zaman on obverse, ya karim, mint & date on reverse
S [Scarce]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the name "Fath 'Ali Khan" with the addition of "ya karim," which means "the generous" in Arabic. This suggests that the ruler, Fath 'Ali Khan, was known for his generosity and kindness during his reign.
