Shahi - Tahmasp I Astarabad, Sixth Western Standard

€1.00
IssuerIran
Year979 (1571)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shahi
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.34 g
Dimensions18.2 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#B2606 , Zeno cat#7786
Obverse descriptionShi; ite Kalima surrounded by the 12 imam`s names
Obverse script
Obverse letteringلا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله علی حسن حسین علی محمد جعفر موسی علی محمد علی حسن محمد
(Translation: There is no God but Allah Muhammed is the messenger Ali is the representative of Allah)
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse letteringضرب استراباد ٩٧٩
(Translation: slave of ‘Alī b. Abī Ṭālib, may peace be upon him. Sultan Tahmasp`s name and title Struck in Astarabad 979)
Edge
Mintاستراباد
Astarabad, modern-day Gangirma,Iran
Mintage979 (1571)  - -
Catalog ID6138588570
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