© Stephen Album Rare Coins
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1 Bisti - Safi I Safavi type B; Baghdad ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Safi I (1629-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1666 |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.4) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1642 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#190769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Bisti - Safi I Safavi (type B; Baghdad) ND (1629-1666) from Iran made of Silver weighing 0.73 g 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 an inscription in Persian that reads "Safi al-Din Safavi" and includes the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Iran.
