1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi 985-995 (1578-1587) front 1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi 985-995 (1578-1587) back
1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi 985-995 (1578-1587) photo
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1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi

 
Gold 4.63 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad I Khodabanda (1578-1587)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
985-995 (1578-1587)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.63 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1587
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61815
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mithqal coin from Iran, made of Gold and weighing 4.63g, is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1578 to 1587. This coin was a standard circulation coin during his reign and is a rare and valuable collector's item today.