1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi (type D1, unknown) 1019 (1611) front 1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi (type D1, unknown) 1019 (1611) back
1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi (type D1, unknown) 1019 (1611) photo
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1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi type D1, unknown

1019 (1611) year
Silver 0.74 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Abbas I the Great (1588-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1019 (1611)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Bisti (0.4)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.74 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1629
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62380
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 this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abbas I Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1588 to 1629. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize Iran's economy and government. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.