Catalogue
| Émetteur | Iran |
|---|---|
| Année | 976 (1568) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Devise | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 2.35 g |
| Diamètre | 17 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Album Islamic#N2593 |
| Description de l’avers | Shiʿa kalima, `lā ilāha illā Allāh Muḥammad rasūl Allāh ʿAlī walī Allāh`; the names of the twelve shiʿa imams in the surrounding segments. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Légende de l’avers |
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`)) |
| Description du revers | `zarb-e Mashhad-e Emām Rezā 976`; the name and titles of the king in the marginal legend, almost entirely effaced. |
| Écriture du revers | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Légende du revers |
ضرب مشهد امام رضا ۹۷۶ السلطان العادل الکامل الولی شاه طهماسب ... (Translation: Struck in Imam Rezā`s [Riḍā`s] Mashhad, 976) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier |
مشهد Mashhad Muqaddas, modern-day Mashhad, Iran |
| Tirage |
976 (1568) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7953947390 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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