© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Shahi - Abbas I Safavi Isfahan
| Silver | 3.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1011-1034 (1602-1625) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1629 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shi'ite kalima surrounded by twelve imams' names.
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
Comment
Example in photos is guessed by Album to be an unusual presentation piece, more elaborate than a normal strike.Date table from KM catalog.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abbas I Safavi, who was the third Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1588 to 1629. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce, which helped to increase the prosperity of Iran during his reign. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 3.79 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
