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Heavy Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi ND
| Gold | 3.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Abbas I the Great (1588-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 995-1038 |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
بنده شاه ولایت عبّاس
ضرب قزوین
Lettering (regular font):
بنده شاه ولایت عبّاس
ضرب قزوین
Edge
Plain
Comment
Abbas I. (1571-1629), son of Mohammad Khodabandeh, first enthronement 1581 in Neishapour, second enthronement in 1587. Abbas I. moved his capital from Qazvin to Isfahan in 1598. He died on January 19, 1629.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Heavy Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi ND (995-1038) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Abbas I, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an inscription in Persian that reads "Abbas, the Just, the King" and includes an image of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persia. Despite being made of gold, the coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Safavid Empire during Abbas' rule.
