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1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi type A; Kashan
985 (1578) year| Gold | 4.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad I Khodabanda (1578-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 985 (1578) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mithqal (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi (type A; Kashan) 985 (1578) gold coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Muhammad Khodabanda, who was the second Safavid king and ruled from 1578 to 1587. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the Safavid dynasty, which aimed to replace the traditional currency of the time, the "shahi," with a new coin called the "mithqal." The mithqal was equivalent to 1/20 of a shahi and was made of gold, while the shahi was made of silver. This change in currency was an attempt to stabilize the economy and increase trade within the region.
