1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi (Type D2; Tabrīz) ND (1588-1628) front 1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi (Type D2; Tabrīz) ND (1588-1628) back
1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi (Type D2; Tabrīz) ND (1588-1628) photo
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1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi Type D2; Tabrīz ND

 
Silver 7.65 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Abbas I the Great (1588-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1588-1628
Value
4 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.65 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1629
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60998
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Shi'at Kalimah/ names of 12 Imams

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
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 Abbas I Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1588 to 1628. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and culture. This coin, made of silver and weighing 7.65 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals during that time.