1 Abbasi - Shah Sultan Husain I Isfahan
| Silver | 4.50 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Sultan Husayn I (1694-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1133-1134 (1721-1722) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
These Abbasi coins were struck to the standard of 1400 Nokhod standards i.e. 5.34grams.However, During the Afghan seize of city of Isfahan (in Iran) in AH 1134; the Isfahan mint Abassi were struck to 1200 Nokhod standards i.e. 4.61grams
All other mints retained 1400 Nokhod Standard.
It is reported that, due to the war in AH 1134 - the old dies of AH 1133 must have been used to mint coins.
Shah or the king: Husayn I Rule period AH 1105-1135 or 1694-1722AD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Sultan Husain I, who was the last Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1722 to 1726. This coin was minted in Isfahan, which was a major city in the Safavid Empire and was known for its cultural and economic significance. The coin's design features the name of the king and the date of minting in both Persian and Arabic scripts, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Safavid Empire. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates the importance of this precious metal in the region's economy at the time.
