5 Abbasi - Tahmasb II Safavi (Type A; Esfāhān) 1135-1144 (1723-1732) front 5 Abbasi - Tahmasb II Safavi (Type A; Esfāhān) 1135-1144 (1723-1732) back
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5 Abbasi - Tahmasb II Safavi Type A; Esfāhān

 
Silver 25.34 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp II (1722-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1135-1144 (1723-1732)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.34 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1733
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61780
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

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 Tahmasb II Safavi, who was the Shah of Iran from 1722 to 1732. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize Iran's economy and military. The coin's design and silver content also reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time.