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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Abbasi - Abbas I Safavi Yazd
| Silver | 8.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 996-1004 (1588-1596) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1629 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Persian
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
Comment
First silver standard, 996-1004 (ref: Album, p.279)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abbas I Safavi, who was the third Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1588 to 1629. He was known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements, and his reign marked the beginning of a new era of prosperity and cultural flowering in Iran. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is considered a valuable piece of Iranian numismatic history.
