1 Shahi - Isma`il I Safavi Balkh mint

€60,977.00
IssuerIran
Year1502-1525
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shahi
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.43 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1524
Reference(s) A#2576
Obverse descriptionRoyal inscription and mint name in four panels.
Obverse scriptPersian
Obverse letteringالسلطان العادل الکامل الهادی الولی ابوالمظفر شاه اسمعیل بهادرخان الصفوی خلد الله ملکه و سلطانه ضرب بلخ
(Translation: The sultan, the just the perfect the spiritual guide, the friend father of the victorious one Shah Isma`il valiant khan al-safawi, may Allah perpetuate his reign aat Balkh)
Reverse descriptionShi`ite kalima and names of twelve imams arranged in central circle (or square) and script border .
Reverse scriptPersian
Reverse letteringلا اله الا الله/محمد رسول الله/علی ولی الله
EdgeSmooth
Mintبلخ
Madinat Balkh, modern-day Balkh,Afghanistan
MintageND (1502-1525)  - -
919 (1513)  - -
Catalog ID3655285280
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