1/2 Mithqal - Tahmasp I Herat

Issuer Iran
Year 978 (1570)
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1/2 Mithqal (24)
Currency Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.30 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#N2593
Obverse description The title of Sultan, mint and date.
Obverse script Arabic (thuluth)
Obverse lettering غلام علی بن ابیطالب علیه السّلم شاه طهماسب ضرب هراة ۹۷۸
(Translation: The servant of Ali, son of Abu Talib, peace be upon him Shah Tahmasp Minted in Herat, 978)
Reverse description Shi`a Kalima
Reverse script Arabic (thuluth)
Reverse lettering لا اله الا الله/ محمد رسول الله/ علی ولی الله
Edge
Mint هراة
Herat, Afghanistan
Mintage 978 (1570) - -
Numisquare ID 5890154820
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