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1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Astarabad
924 (1518) year| Silver | 10.08 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ismail I (1502-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 924 (1518) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.08 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1524 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shi'ite Kalima at center surrounded by names of 12 Imams.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن
Edge
Plain
Comment
Second silver standard in the east, AH924-927.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ismail I Safavi, who was the founder of the Safavid dynasty and is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history. He ruled from 1501 to 1524 and his reign saw the establishment of Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran, which had a profound impact on the country's culture and society. This coin, minted in 1518, is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place during this time.
