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Heavy Ashrafi - Abbas I Safavi
| Issuer | Safavid Empire |
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| Year | 995-1038 |
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| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
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| Obverse script | Arabic (thuluth) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a cursive nastaliq inscription elegantly flowing across the field, with sinuous letter strokes interspersed with small rosette or floral ornaments serving as decorative dividers. The legend identifies the issuer as Abbas, servant of the Shah of Sanctity, and records the mint name Qazwin. A partial date or regnal reference appears at the upper margin. The fluid, calligraphic quality of the nastaliq script contrasts with the more rigid obverse thuluth, reflecting the refined artistic conventions of Safavid chancery lettering applied to coinage. The irregular flan edges and surface texture are consistent with hand-struck gold production. |
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| Reverse lettering | بنده شاه ولایت عبّاس ضرب قزوین |
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