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1 Bisti - Abbas I Safavi Yerevan mint
| Issuer | Safavid Dynasty |
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| Year | 1621 |
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| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Irregular hammered flan bearing a multi-line Persian inscription in bold Nasta'liq script occupying the entire field. The legend identifies the ruler and mint, reading 'بنده شاه ولایت عباس ضرب ایروان ۱۰۳۰' (Servant of the Shah of the Realm, Abbas; struck at Iravan, AH 1030). The script is deeply struck in relief against a granular, uneven field characteristic of early Safavid provincial hammered coinage. The date AH 1030 (AD 1621) appears as part of the inscription. Flan edges are irregular and show typical characteristics of hand-cut planchets. |
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| Obverse lettering | بنده شاه ولایت عباس ضرب ایروان ۱۰۳۰ (Translation: Iravan mint) |
| Reverse description | Irregular hammered flan bearing the Shi'a profession of faith (Kalima) inscribed in bold Nasta'liq script across the entire field, arranged in multiple registers divided by a horizontal line. The legend reads the Islamic declaration of faith affirming the oneness of God, the prophethood of Muhammad, and the guardianship of Ali. The deeply struck Arabic script in high relief fills the flan to its irregular edges, consistent with provincial Safavid hammered silver coinage of the early 17th century. The flan surface is granular and slightly porous, reflecting the hand-crafted nature of the planchet preparation. |
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