Katalog
| Emitent | Iran |
|---|---|
| Rok | 985 (1577) |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Hodnota | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Měna | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Složení | Gold |
| Hmotnost | 2.37 g |
| Průměr | |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Islamic#2617.1 cat#17938 |
| Popis líce | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opis líce | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| Popis rubu | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| Písmo rubu | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opis rubu |
غلام امام محمد مهدی علیه السلام ابوالمظفر سلطان محمد خدابنده ضرب کاشان ۹۸۵ (Translation: The Servant of Imam Mohammad Mahdi Abu al-Muzaffar Sultan Muhammad Khodabandeh Minted in Kashan, 985) |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| Náklad |
985 (1577) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7435581630 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This 1/2 Mithqal gold coin, issued in 985 AH (1577 CE) under Mohammad Khudabanda, marks a turbulent Safavid era. His reign (985-996 AH) was defined by political instability, internal Qizilbash power struggles, and renewed Ottoman incursions following Shah Tahmasp I's death. The Kashan mint, a prominent cultural center, continued coinage, underscoring the state's challenged yet persistent administrative functions during this transition.
Artistry: Though the engraver is anonymous, this coin exemplifies the refined epigraphic artistry of the Safavid school. The design is predominantly calligraphic, utilizing elegant Nastaliq or