© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Bisti - Safi I Safavi Type A; Qazvin
1038 (1629) year| Silver | 0.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Safi I (1629-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1038 (1629) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.4) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1642 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#190737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bold strike, extremely rare for type A, and this is the first reported example of Qazwin, and the first with the crucial part of the key dateInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Safi I Safavi, who was the first king of the Safavid dynasty, which was a powerful Iranian dynasty that ruled from 1501 to 1736. The coin features the name of the king and the date of issue in both Persian and Arabic scripts, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commerce, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of ancient Iran.
