N° 2732 | Azerbaijan Shamakha Abbasi 1809

Description

KM# 20; Silver 2.31 g.; Mustafa Khan; In 1795 the Russians captured Shemakha as well as Baku as part of Persian Expedition of 1796 by Valerian Zubov; but the conquest was once more abandoned, and Shirvan was not finally annexed by Russia until 1805. In December 25, 1805, Mustafa Khan and Pavel Tsitsianov signed a treaty of accession of the Shirvan Khanate of subjects of the Russian empire: "I, Mustafa Khan of Shirvan, my name, my heirs and successors forever deny solemnly from all vassalage, or under whatever title it may be, from all dependence on Persian or other powers and hereby declare before the whole world, that I do not recognize over himself and my successors autocracy other than the supreme and is. a., All-great Emperor, and his high successors-Russian imperial throne, promising loyalty to the throne, like a loyal servant of it, and what should be the custom to swear on the Holy Quran". Mustafa Khan ruled until 1820, when the khanate was liquidated.; VF

GPT Description

The Azerbaijan Shamakha Abbasi coin from 1809 holds a significant place in history, reflecting the turbulent times and shifting powers in the region during that era. Minted in silver and weighing 2.31 grams, this coin bears the inscription of Mustafa Khan, a key figure in the politics of Shirvan at the time. In 1795, the Russians under Valerian Zubov captured Shemakha and Baku as part of the Persian Expedition of 1796. However, this conquest was short-lived, and Shirvan was not fully annexed by Russia until 1805. On December 25, 1805, Mustafa Khan and Pavel Tsitsianov signed a treaty marking the accession of the Shirvan Khanate to the Russian Empire. In this treaty, Mustafa Khan renounced all allegiance to Persian or other powers, pledging loyalty to the Russian imperial throne instead. Mustafa Khan's rule continued until 1820 when the khanate was eventually dissolved. His reign marked a period of transition and political realignment in the region, as various powers vied for control. The coin's Very Fine (VF) condition speaks to its historical value and the enduring legacy of Mustafa Khan and the events of that time. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history and geopolitical dynamics of Azerbaijan during the early 19th century, showcasing the intersections of power, diplomacy, and sovereignty in the region.

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