1/2 Shahi - Isma`il I Safavi Tīmajān mint

€61,964.00
IssuerIran
Year1503-1512
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Shahi
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.35 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1524
Reference(s) A#2586T
Obverse descriptionTimajan mint in diamond on obverse, name isma`il below
Obverse scriptPersian
Obverse letteringالسلطان العادل الهادی الولی ابوالمظفر شاه اسمعیل بهادرخان الصفوی تیمجان
Reverse descriptionSunni kalima (One of very few known Safavid coins with only the Sunni kalima, i.e., without `ali wali Allah. The kalima is in two horizontal lines, divided amongst three Greek-style ropes, as on contemporary Mamluk coinage.)
Reverse scriptPersian
Reverse letteringلا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1503-1512)  - -
Catalog ID5820307310
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