© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Qazwin
| Silver | 18.66 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ismail I (1502-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 908-917 (1503-1512) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.66 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shi'ite kalima in center within polylobe, surrounded by names of 12 Imams.
Script: Persian
Lettering: لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله
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 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.
