½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Sabzawar) 958 (1551) front ½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Sabzawar) 958 (1551) back
½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Sabzawar) 958 (1551) photo
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½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi Sabzawar

958 (1551) year
Gold 2.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp (1525-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
958 (1551)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Mithqal (24)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.33 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291284
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mithqal - Tahmasb I Safavi (Sabzawar) 958 (1551) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Tahmasb I, who was the second Safavid king and ruled from 1524 to 1576. This coin was minted in the city of Sabzawar, which was an important center for coin production during the Safavid era. The coin is made of gold and weighs 2.33 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact for collectors and historians.