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Small Safavid Persia Gold Coin // Tahmasp I, 1524-1576 C.E.

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Safavid Persia. Tahmasp I, 1524-1576 C.E. Small gold 1/4 shrafi or mithqal, Herat Mint, struck circa AH958. Very rare with legible date. VF, very rare.

The Herat mint was located in the fertile Hari River valley in the western part of what is now Afghanistan. Tahmasp I was an influential Persian Shah, who held the longest reign of any ruler of the Safavid dynasty. During his reign he battled the Ottomans until forming a peace treaty in 1555, which lasted for 30 years. Coins of Tahmasp I have Arabic inscriptions including name and various titles appear on the obverse, the Shi'ite kalima on the reverse, sometimes with the name of the 12 Imams around.

Each coin is unique but similar in condition and appearance. The one you will receive might be slightly different and not necessarily the same as pictured. Some are different shapes, with flatter areas due to circulation in ancient times.

Product Details
  • Measurements
    0.5"L x 0.5"W x 0.03125"H
  • OriginAfghanistan

— Culture: Safavid Persia. Tahmasp I, 1524-1576 C.E.
— Provenance: Ex Stephen Album, Expert & Author of The Definitive Books on Islamic Coins
— Ref: Album A-O2593-var. for Type
— Condition: Very Fine (VF)
— Avg. Size: 10mm-15mm
— Avg. Weight: 0.97-1.18 g

This piece is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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