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1 Ashrafi - Hussain ibn Sulayman Safavi Type D; Esfāhān
| Gold | 3.41 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Sultan Husayn I (1694-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1127-1134 (1715-1722) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three line inscription with additional circular legend surrounding.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Lettering (regular font):
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a variety of this coin with different script.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin is that it was issued during the reign of Hussain ibn Sulayman Safavi, who was the last Safavid king of Iran. He ruled from 1715 to 1722, and his reign marked the end of the Safavid dynasty, which had been in power since the early 16th century. The coin was minted in Esfahan, which was a major city in the Safavid Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's design features calligraphic inscriptions and a crowned lion, symbolizing the king's power and authority. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Iran.
