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1 Abbasi - Safi I Safavi Type B; Hamedān
Silver | 7.68 g | - |
Issuer | Iran |
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Shah | Safi I (1629-1666) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1038-1050 (1629-1641) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 4 Shahi |
Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 7.68 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#62432 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Safi I Safavi, who was the first king of the Safavid dynasty, which was a powerful Iranian dynasty that ruled from 1501 to 1736. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Safi I Safavi, King of Iran" and includes the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of Iran during this time period.