Shahi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Tabrīz) 1171 (1758) front Shahi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Tabrīz) 1171 (1758) back
Shahi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Tabrīz) 1171 (1758) photo
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Shahi In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Tabrīz

1171 (1758) year
Silver 1.15 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Northern Provinces (Iranian States)
Shah
Mohammad Hasan Khan (1750-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1171 (1758)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62005
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Isma'il III Safavi, who was the ruler of the Safavid Empire in Iran from 1750 to 1773. The coin features the name of Isma'il III on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which was a common motif on Safavid coins. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the value placed on this precious metal in the region at the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Tabriz, which was a major city in the Northern Provinces of the Iranian States, highlights the coin's connection to the rich cultural and economic heritage of the region.