1 Ashrafi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1503-1512) front 1 Ashrafi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1503-1512) back
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1 Ashrafi - Isma'il I Safavi ND

 
Gold 3.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ismail I (1502-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1503-1512
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.56 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1524
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61893
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend: Twelve Imams of Shiiat in a cocentric order

Lettering: علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد

Edge

Plain

Comment

style of the mints of Si'ird and al-Hisn in southeastern Turkey

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1503-1512) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Ismail I, who was the founder of the Safavid dynasty and is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history. Ismail I was known for his military conquests and his efforts to establish Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran, which had a profound impact on the country's culture and politics. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.