1 Shahi - Isma`il I Safavi - First Standard Mashhad

€1.00
IssuerIran
Year902 (1497)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.49 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#2576 , Zeno cat#3023
Obverse descriptionShi`ite kalima with date, encircled.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering۹۰۲
(Translation: 902)
Reverse descriptionStephen Album`s Checklist of Islamic Coins designates this coin type as Common (`C`),however, Mashhad is a rare mint for this type of coin.    Additionally, the coin depicted on this page shows the date in the kalima, which is highly unusually for Safavid coinage.  The date is almost always near the name of the mint city and ruler`s name.  Also, this coin shows 902, an error for 920.  Shahis of Isma`il I Safavi were struck from 907-923 AH.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND  - -
902 (1497)  - Error for 920 -
Catalog ID5665669270
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