Ceylon (1597-1972) ½ Abbasi / 2 Shahi, 1080 – 1092
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Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Xerafim
(1580 – 1706)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Shahi
Year
1080 – 1092
Ruler
Dutch occupation
(1640–1802)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.59
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Shahi from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued from 1080 to 1092. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.59 g.
- Obverse
- Lettering and countermark (By the grace of God, Suleiman struck the sahebqerani coin throughout the world, struck at Huwaiza)
- Reverse
- Lettering (Shiite Kalima)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1092 (1681) | — | |||
| 1091 (1680) | — | |||
| 1089 (1678) | — | |||
| 1088 (1677) | — | |||
| 1086 (1676) | — | |||
| 1085 (1675) | — | |||
| 1080 (1670) | — | |||
| ND (1642) | — | Type I (Colombo) countermark on Persian ½ Abbasi (Mahmudi/Muhammadi) of Abbas II Safavi; KM#47 | ||
| ND (1629) | — | Type I (Colombo) countermark on Persian ½ Abbasi (Mahmudi/Muhammadi) of Safi I Safavi; KM#46 |
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