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1 Abbasi - Husayn Safavi Type D - Yerevan mint, Third Standard
| Silver | 5.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Sultan Husayn I (1694-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1130-1134 (1718-1722) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#144808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lettering:
بنده شاه ولایت
حسین
ضرب نخجوان۱۱۳۰
Translation:
slave of the lord of friendship,
Hussein
Struck at Iravan 1130
Comment
2683.1 - Obverse with the kalima is encircled with pellets (Years 1129-1133)
2683.2 - Obverse with the kalima is encircled by the names of the 12 imams (Years 1133-1135)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Husayn Safavi, who was the last Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1722 until his death in 1726. Despite his short reign, Husayn Safavi's rule marked the beginning of a new era in Iran's history, as he implemented several reforms and modernized the country's military and administrative systems. This coin, which was minted during his reign, serves as a tangible reminder of this significant period in Iran's history.
