2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Tabriz) 916 (1511) front 2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi (Tabriz) 916 (1511) back
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2 Shahi - Isma'il I Safavi Tabriz

916 (1511) year
Silver 18.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ismail I (1502-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
916 (1511)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.82 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#195085
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
السلطان العادل الکامل الهادی الولی ابوالمظفر شاه اسمعیل بهادرخان الصفوی خلد الله ملکه و سلطانه
ضرب تبریز
۹۱۶

Translation:
Struck in Tabriz
916

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 was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify Iran under a single ruler, and this coin was minted as a symbol of his power and influence.