Catalogus
| Uitgever | Iran |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 976 (1568) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Waarde | 1/2 Mithqal (24) |
| Valuta | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Album Islamic#N2593 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Shiʿa kalima, `lā ilāha illā Allāh Muḥammad rasūl Allāh ʿAlī walī Allāh`; the names of the twelve shiʿa imams in the surrounding segments. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
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`)) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | `zarb-e Mashhad-e Emām Rezā 976`; the name and titles of the king in the marginal legend, almost entirely effaced. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Arabic (thuluth) |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
ضرب مشهد امام رضا ۹۷۶ السلطان العادل الکامل الولی شاه طهماسب ... (Translation: Struck in Imam Rezā`s [Riḍā`s] Mashhad, 976) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats |
مشهد Mashhad Muqaddas, modern-day Mashhad, Iran |
| Oplage |
976 (1568) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7953947390 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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