© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
¼ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi Isfahan ND
| Gold | 1.14 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Tahmasp (1525-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1524-1576 |
| Value | ¼ Ashrafi (12) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1576 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Persian
Edge
Plain
Comment
From Album: “O2593 A V 1⁄4 mithqal (about 1.16g)”
Weight range 1.1 - 1.2 gr.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Tahmasb I Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1524 to 1576. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize the government, and this coin may have been used to help finance some of those efforts. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 1.14 grams suggests that it may have been a valuable and highly sought-after coin in its time.
