Abbasi - temp. Jafer Quli Khan Type A, with "Shod Aftab..."
| Silver | 2.05 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sheki Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1222-1231 (1807-1816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Abbasi (1) |
| Currency | Abazi (1743-1819) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#57577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
“2952 AR Abbasi (2.05g), Russian crown above date on obverse (not ya saheb oz-zaman, as indicated inthe 2nd edition)
R [Rare]”
Listed in Azerbaijan in Krause (KM).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Jafer Quli Khan, who was a prominent ruler of the Sheki Khanate, a khanate that was established in the 18th century in the Caucasus region. The coin features an inscription in Persian that translates to "Shod Aftab" or "The Sun of Glory," which refers to the ruler's name, Jafer Quli Khan. The coin's design also includes a stylized depiction of a lion and a sun, which symbolize power and prosperity.
