1 Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi (Herat) ND (1588-1629) front 1 Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi (Herat) ND (1588-1629) back
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1 Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi Herat ND

 
Gold 3.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Abbas I the Great (1588-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1588-1629
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.85 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1629
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#190382
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lettering: علی ولی الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin from Iran, made of Gold and weighing 3.85g, is that it was issued during the reign of Abbas I Safavi (Herat) in the 16th century. Abbas I was a powerful Safavid king who ruled Iran from 1588 to 1629 and was known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the artistic and cultural influences of the Safavid dynasty, which was known for its rich art, architecture, and literature.