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1 Abbasi - Safi I Safavi Type B; Yerevan
| Silver | 7.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Safi I (1629-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1038-1049 (1629-1640) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62433 |
|---|---|
| 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 founder of the Safavid dynasty, which was a powerful Iranian dynasty that ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Safi al-Din Safavi" and includes the date of minting in the Islamic calendar, which was 1038-1049 (1629-1640 AD). This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Iranian history, and its silver content makes it a sought-after collector's item.
