10 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi (Esfāhān) 1079-1094 (1669-1683) front 10 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi (Esfāhān) 1079-1094 (1669-1683) back
10 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi (Esfāhān) 1079-1094 (1669-1683) photo
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10 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi Esfāhān

 
Silver 16.99 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Suleiman I (1668-1694)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1079-1094 (1669-1683)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.99 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1694
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63950
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Persian

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sulayman I Safavi, who was the third Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1669 to 1683. During his reign, the Safavid Empire experienced significant cultural and economic growth, and the coinage of the time reflects this prosperity. The 10 Shahi coin, made of silver and weighing 16.99 grams, was a standard circulation coin during this period and features an intricate design that showcases the artistic and craftsmanship skills of the time.