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1 Shahi - Abbas I Safavi Rasht mint; Type D
1024 (1615) year| Silver | 1.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1024 (1615) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
بنده شاه ولایت عباس
ضرب رشت
Lettering (regular font):
بنده شاه ولایت عباس
ضرب رشت
Translation:
'abbas bande-ye shah-e velayat
Abbas, Servant of the king of the Velayat
Mint and Date
Comment
Other dates may exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shahi - Abbas I Safavi (Rasht mint; Type D2) 1024 (1615) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Persian designs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features the bust of Abbas I Safavi, the Shah of Iran from 1588 to 1629, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script, while the reverse side depicts a stylized lion and sun motif, which is a symbol of the Safavid dynasty, surrounded by a Persian inscription. This blend of Islamic and Persian elements reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
