2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Qazvīn) ND (1503-1512) front 2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Qazvīn) ND (1503-1512) back
2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Qazvīn) ND (1503-1512) photo
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2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Qazvīn ND

 
Silver 18.56 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ismail I (1502-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1503-1512
Value
2 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.56 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1524
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61961
Rarity index
97%

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 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 marked the beginning of the Safavid era, which saw the establishment of Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran and the creation of a powerful centralized state. The coin is a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of this period and is a valuable piece of Iranian history.