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1 Ashrafi - Tahmasb I Safavi Tabrīz
938 (1532) year| Gold | 3.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Tahmasp (1525-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 938 (1532) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1576 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The raised "bar" on the reverse is the result of a large break in the reverse die.
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi - Tahmasb I Safavi (Tabrīz) 938 (1532) gold coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Tahmasp I, who was the Shah of Iran from 1524 to 1576. Tahmasp I was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote the arts and trade, and this coin may have been issued as a way to promote the use of gold currency in Iran during his reign.
