© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Ţabas ND
| Silver | 4.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ismail I (1502-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1512 |
| Value | ½ Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1524 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Twelve Imams of Shi'ah in a concentric order
Script: Persian
Lettering: علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ismail I Safavi, who was the founder of the Safavid dynasty and is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history. He ruled from 1501 to 1524 and his reign marked the beginning of the Safavid era, which saw the establishment of Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran. This coin, which was minted in the city of Tabas, is a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of Ismail's reign and the importance of silver in the region's trade and commerce.
