© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Abbasi - Jalal al-Din Mahmud type D; in name of Husayn
| Silver | 5.27 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mashhad (Iranian Cities) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malik Mahmud Sistani (1724-1725) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1135-1137 (1723-1725) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.27 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#214194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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
Sultan Husayn was ousted from the throne in 1135, but the local ruler in Mashhad, Malik Mahmud Sistani, refused to acknowledge Tahmasp II, so continued to strike coins in the name of Sultan Husayn until 1137, when Husayn died, and then struck coins in his own name, Mahmud, in 1137-1138 (A-A2706 & B2706). This type can be considered an issue of Mahmud.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Jalal al-Din Mahmud, who was a prominent ruler of the Safavid dynasty in Iran. The coin features the name of Husayn, who was a prominent religious figure in Shia Islam, and its minting was likely intended to promote the religious and political authority of the Safavid dynasty. The coin's silver content and relatively small weight also suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commercial transactions, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of 18th century Iran.
