Catalogus
| Uitgever | Iran |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 985 (1577) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Waarde | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Valuta | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Islamic#2617.1 cat#17938 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opschrift voorzijde | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
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) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| Oplage |
985 (1577) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7435581630 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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