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ABASSI, or Abassis, a silver coin current in Persia, equivalent in value to French livre or tenpence half-penny Sterling. It took its name from Schaw Abas II. king of Perssia, under whom it was struck.
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ABASSI, or Abassis, a silver coin current in Persia, equivalent in value to French livre or tenpence half-penny Sterling. It took its name from Schaw Abas II. king of Perssia, under whom it was struck.