© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Sahibqirani - temp. Mahdi Quli Khan Type C
| Silver | 4 g | - |
| Issuer | Karabakh Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Mehdi Qoli Khan (مهدیقلی خان جوانشیر) (1806-1822) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1231 (1806-1816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sahibqirani |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#220539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
"2963 AR Abbasi (4.40g)
R [Rare]
Shi‘ite formula obverse, dated 1221-1231+"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahdi Quli Khan, who was a prominent ruler of the Karabakh Khanate in the early 19th century. He is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the region's economy and infrastructure. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region at the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.