カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Arabic (thuluth) |
| 表面の銘文 | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| 裏面の説明 | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Arabic (thuluth) |
| 裏面の銘文 |
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) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| 鋳造数 |
985 (1577) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7435581630 |
| 追加情報 |
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