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| Эмитент | Iran |
|---|---|
| Год | 985 (1577) |
| Тип | Non-circulating coin |
| Номинал | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Валюта | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Состав | Gold |
| Вес | 2.37 g |
| Диаметр | |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Каталожные номера | Islamic#2617.1 cat#17938 |
| Описание аверса | Shi`a Kalima with the 12 imams. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Надписи аверса | لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله |
| Описание реверса | The title of Sultan, mint and date. |
| Письменность реверса | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Надписи реверса |
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) |
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| Монетный двор |
کاشان Kashan, Iran |
| Тираж |
985 (1577) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7435581630 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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