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Rupee - Isma'il III Safavi - Safavid shadow kings Type A, Māzandarān mint
| Issuer | Safavid Dynasty |
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| Year | 1753-1755 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents the Shi'a declaration of faith (kalima) in three lines of Nasta'liq script within a central circular cartouche, reading 'لا اله الا الله محمّد رسول الله علی ولی الله' — 'There is no god but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God, Ali is the Friend of God.' The central cartouche is enclosed by a plain inner border and a bold outer beaded border typical of Safavid hammered rupees. The inscription is boldly raised against a flat, slightly irregular field, reflecting the hand-struck production method. This Shi'a formula, incorporating the name of Imam Ali, is a hallmark of Safavid coinage throughout the dynasty's history. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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