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

 
Gold 1.12 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
1.12 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1576
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61972
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Tahmasb I Safavi, who was the second Shah of the Safavid dynasty of Iran. He ruled from 1524 to 1576 and was known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is considered a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Iran and the Safavid dynasty.