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1/2 Shahi - Isma`il I Safavi Mardin, First Standard
| Issuer | Safavid Dynasty |
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| Year | 1502-1525 |
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| In circulation to | 1524 |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is entirely covered in densely interlaced Nasta'liq calligraphy executed in high relief against a stippled field. The central area presents the Shahada and the names of the Twelve Imams of Twelver Shi'a Islam arranged in a circular, interlocking composition. The legend fills the field from rim to rim, enclosed by a partial circular border, reflecting the characteristic First Safavid standard of Shah Isma'il I. The irregular flan and bold, fluid script strokes are typical of early Safavid hammered silver coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
| Obverse lettering | لا اله الا الله محمــــد رسول الله علی ولی الله علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد |
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