20 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi (Esfāhān) 1096 (1685) front 20 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi (Esfāhān) 1096 (1685) back
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20 Shahi - Sulayman I Safavi Esfāhān

1096 (1685) year
Silver 36.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Suleiman I (1668-1694)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1096 (1685)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
36.95 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62423
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
لا اله الّا الله
محمّد رسول الله
علیّ ولیّ الله
علیّ حسن حسین علیّ محمّد جعفر موسی علیّ محمّد علی حسن محمّد

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Sulayman I Safavi, who was the third Safavid king of Iran and ruled from 1666 to 1694. He was known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements, and his reign marked the peak of the Safavid Empire's power and influence. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious values of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.