⅙ Mithghal - Tahmasp I Safavi (Shiraz) 930 (1524) front ⅙ Mithghal - Tahmasp I Safavi (Shiraz) 930 (1524) back
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⅙ Mithghal - Tahmasp I Safavi Shiraz

930 (1524) year
Gold 0.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp (1525-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
930 (1524)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
⅙ Mithqal (10)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1576
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#190384
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Persian

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Mithghal - Tahmasp I Safavi (Shiraz) 930 (1524) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Tahmasp I, who was the second Safavid king and ruled from 1524 to 1576. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Tahmasp I, which aimed to stabilize the Iranian economy and promote trade. The coin's design features the name of the king and the date of minting in Persian, and it is made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.78 grams, the coin still holds significant historical and numismatic value today.