¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Herat) ND (1524-1576) front ¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Herat) ND (1524-1576) back
¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Herat) ND (1524-1576) photo
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¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi Herat ND

 
Gold 1.29 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp (1525-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1524-1576
Value
¼ Ashrafi (12)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.29 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1576
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62060
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Herat) ND (1524-1576) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Tahmasp I, who was the Shah of Iran from 1524 to 1576. Tahmasp I was a member of the Safavid dynasty, which was a powerful Iranian dynasty that ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. The coin was made of gold and weighed 1.29 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact for collectors and historians.