© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Abbasi - temp. Qasim Khan
| Silver | 2.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvan Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1203-1209 (1789-1794) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Qasim Khan, who was the ruler of the Shirvan Khanate, a khanate that existed in the Caucasus region during the 18th century. The coin is made of silver and weighs 2.67 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The fact that it was minted during Qasim Khan's reign suggests that he was a powerful and influential leader who was able to produce his own currency, which was a symbol of his power and authority.
