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½ Mithqal - Muhammad Khudabanda type A; Mashhad
985 (1578) year| Gold | 2.31 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad I Khodabanda (1578-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 985 (1578) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Ashrafi (24) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1588 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
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Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mithqal - Muhammad Khudabanda (type A; Mashhad) 985 (1578) coin from Iran is that it was made during the reign of Shah Muhammad Khudabanda, who was the third Safavid king and ruled from 1578 to 1587. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the Shah, which aimed to replace the traditional copper coins with gold and silver coins. The ½ Mithqal coin was equivalent to half a Mithqal, which was the standard unit of currency at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions. The fact that it was made of gold and weighed 2.31 grams indicates that it was a valuable coin and was likely used for larger transactions or as a store of value.
