© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND
| Silver | 3.29 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 | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1524 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spiraled kalima
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Comment
very rare mint in Gilan provinceInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1503-1512) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Persian designs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features the name of the ruler, Isma'il I Safavi, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a lion, which is a symbol of power and strength in Persian culture. This blend of designs reflects the cultural and religious influences that were prevalent in Iran during the Safavid dynasty, which ruled the country from 1501 to 1736.
