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1 Mithqal - Muhammad Khodabanda Safavi type A, Shiraz mint
| Issuer | Safavid Dynasty |
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| Year | 1579 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
| Obverse lettering | غلام امام محمد مهدی ضرب شیراز ۹۸۶ |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents the Shi'a Kalima arranged in bold Nasta'liq script across the field, divided by a horizontal rule into two registers. The upper register bears the shahada affirming the unity of God and the prophethood of Muhammad, while the lower register proclaims Ali as the Wali of God. The outer marginal zone carries additional Arabic legends encircling the central field, separated by a linear border. The hammered gold flan exhibits characteristic irregularity at the edges. The script is deeply struck, reflecting the high-relief die-engraving technique standard for Safavid precious-metal coinage. |
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