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Safavid Empire 4 shahi silver coin 1718 120 AED

Name: Safavid Empire 4 shahi silver coin 1718 120 AED
Price: 120 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 12th February 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information
• Empire: Safavid Empire (Persia / Iran)
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Year: 1718 (approx. 1130 AH Islamic calendar)
• Ruler: Shah Sultan Husayn I (reigned 1694–1722)
• Metal: Silver
• Mint: Typically Isfahan or regional mint (varies by issue)
• Shape: Hand-struck, irregular flan

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🖋 Design & Style

Safavid coins are known for elegant Arabic calligraphy rather than portraits.

Obverse:
• Shah’s name and titles in Persian/Arabic script
• Religious inscriptions

Reverse:
• Mint name
• Islamic date (Hijri year)
• Decorative borders

These coins were hammer-struck, so off-center strikes and uneven edges are normal.

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🏷 Grade Explanation – VG Details
• VG = Very Good (heavy wear)
• “Details” usually means:
• Cleaning, surface damage, corrosion, or uneven strike
• Most design visible but worn

Because it is a hand-struck 18th-century coin, heavy wear is common.

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💰 Approximate Market Value (2026)
• Common Safavid silver in VG condition:
💲 $40 – $90 USD
• Rare mint/date varieties can go higher
• Certified slab may help in Middle East market

Value depends strongly on:
• Clear readable date
• Mint identification
• Surface condition

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📚 Historical Context

Shah Sultan Husayn was the last strong Safavid ruler before the empire collapsed in 1722.
Coins from this period represent the final years of Safavid Persia.