© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Bisti - Safi I Safavi type B; Esfāhān ND
| Silver | 0.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Safi I (1629-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1642 |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.4) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1642 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bisti - Safi I Safavi (type B; Esfāhān) ND (1629-1642) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Safi I, who was the second Shah of the Safavid dynasty. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shah Safi I, King of Kings, Sultan of the World" on one side, and an image of a lion and a sun on the other. The lion and sun symbolize the king's power and the radiant glory of his reign. The coin was made of silver and weighs 0.81 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of Iranian history.
