Catalogue
| Émetteur | Iran |
|---|---|
| Année | 985 (1577) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Devise | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 2.37 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Islamic#2617.1 cat#17938 |
| Description de l’avers | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Légende de l’avers | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| Description du revers | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| Écriture du revers | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Légende du revers |
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) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| Tirage |
985 (1577) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7435581630 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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