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1 Abbasi - Tahmasb II Safavi Type A; Tabrīz
| Silver | 5.39 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Tahmasp II (1722-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1135-1144 (1723-1732) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1732 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Shiite Kalima in center with names of 12 imams surrounding.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمّد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although the mintage date of this coin and the above coin are the same, but the legends are different on reverse; there is no ّ on words الله and محمّد. The Imams names are located on different places on margin, as well.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Iran. The reign of Tahmasb II Safavi (1722-1732) saw the country facing challenges from foreign powers, including the Ottoman Empire, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic and political instability of the time. The 1 Abbasi coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Tabriz, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the region. Despite the challenges faced during this period, the 1 Abbasi coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
