© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Herāt
| Silver | 9.16 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ismail I (1502-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 908-917 (1503-1512) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.16 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shi'ite kalima and date within central circle, names of 12 imams surrounding.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر علی موسی علی محمد محمد حسن
Translation: (starting at 6:00) Ali, Hassan / Al Hussain, Ali / Muhammad, Ja'far / Ali, Musi / Ali, Muhammad / Muhammad, Hasan.
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 played a significant role in the Islamization of Iran and the spread of Shia Islam, which has had a lasting impact on the country's culture and religion.
