1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1502-1524) front 1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1502-1524) back
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1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND

 
Silver 9.28 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ismail I (1502-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1502-1524
Value
1 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.28 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1524
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60976
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Centre: Shiite Kalima. Margins: 12 Imams.

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله/محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi ND (1502-1524) 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 name of the ruler, Isma'il I Safavi, in Persian script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Islamic crescent moon and star. This blend of designs reflects the cultural and religious influences of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736.