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1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi Faraḩābād ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1629 |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.4) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1629 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic (thuluth)
Lettering: لا اله الا الله/محمد نبی الله/علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bisti coin from Iran, made of silver and weighing 0.73g, is that it was issued during the reign of Abbas I Safavi (Faraḩābād) who was the Shah of Iran from 1588 to 1629. He was known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements, and this coin may have been used to finance some of his military campaigns or infrastructure projects.
