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5 Shahi - Hussain ibn Sulaiman Safavi Type B; Esfāhān

1114 (1703) year
Silver 9.11 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Sultan Husayn I (1694-1722)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1114 (1703)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
250 Dinars
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.11 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1722
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#64007
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Persian

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
علی حسن حسین علی محمّد جعفر موسی علی محمّد علی حسن محمّد

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Husayn, who was the last Safavid ruler of Iran. He was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts, which is reflected in the intricate design and craftsmanship of this coin.