© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Tīmajān ND
| Silver | 3.35 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 | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1524 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sunni kalima (One of very few known Safavid coins with only the Sunni kalima, i.e., without 'ali wali Allah. The kalima is in two horizontal lines, divided amongst three Greek-style ropes, as on contemporary Mamluk coinage.)
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Tīmajān) ND (1503-1512) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Ismail I, who was the founder of the Safavid dynasty and is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history. Ismail I was known for his military conquests and his efforts to establish Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran, which had a profound impact on the country's culture and politics. This coin, which was made of silver and weighs 3.35 grams, is a tangible reminder of this significant historical figure and the empire he built.
