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1 Abbasi - Tahmasb II Safavi Type A; Asterābād
1139 (1727) year| Silver | 5.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Tahmasp II (1722-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1139 (1727) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tahmasp II, who was the Shah of Iran from 1722 until his death in 1732. He was a member of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Tahmasp II, Shah of Iran" and includes the date of minting, 1139 AH (1727 AD). This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Iranian history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
