½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Nimruz) 983 (1576) front ½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Nimruz) 983 (1576) back
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½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi Nimruz

983 (1576) year
Gold 2.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp (1525-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
983 (1576)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Mithqal (24)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.24 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291287
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Nimruz) 983 (1576) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Tahmasp I, who was the Shah of Iran from 1524 to 1576. Tahmasp I was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote the arts and trade, and this coin is a reflection of the economic and cultural achievements of his reign.