Catalogo
| Emittente | Iran |
|---|---|
| Anno | 985 (1577) |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valore | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Valuta | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composizione | Gold |
| Peso | 2.37 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Islamic#2617.1 cat#17938 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Legenda del dritto | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| Descrizione del rovescio | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Legenda del rovescio |
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) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| Tiratura |
985 (1577) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7435581630 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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