Katalog
| Emitent | Iran |
|---|---|
| Rok | 976 (1568) |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Hodnota | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Měna | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Složení | Gold |
| Hmotnost | 2.35 g |
| Průměr | 17 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Album Islamic#N2593 |
| Popis líce | Shiʿa kalima, `lā ilāha illā Allāh Muḥammad rasūl Allāh ʿAlī walī Allāh`; the names of the twelve shiʿa imams in the surrounding segments. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opis líce |
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله (Translation: (`There is no deity but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Ali is the friend of Allah`)) |
| Popis rubu | `zarb-e Mashhad-e Emām Rezā 976`; the name and titles of the king in the marginal legend, almost entirely effaced. |
| Písmo rubu | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opis rubu |
ضرب مشهد امام رضا ۹۷۶ السلطان العادل الکامل الولی شاه طهماسب ... (Translation: Struck in Imam Rezā`s [Riḍā`s] Mashhad, 976) |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna |
مشهد Mashhad Muqaddas, modern-day Mashhad, Iran |
| Náklad |
976 (1568) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7953947390 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This 1/2 Mithqal gold coin, dated 976 AH (1568 CE), was issued under Shah Tahmasp I, the second and longest-reigning Safavid ruler of Iran. His pivotal reign (1524-1576) consolidated the Safavid state, establishing Twelver Shi'ism. Minted in Mashhad, a significant holy city, this coin highlights Safavid administrative reach and gold coinage's prestige. These issues served for high-value transactions, royal gifts, and religious endowments, symbolizing the Shah's authority and economic stability during a period of imperial consolidation.
Artistry: The artistic design of this gold 1/2