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Safavid empire 4 shahi silver coin 1719 140 AED

Name: Safavid empire 4 shahi silver coin 1719 140 AED
Price: 140 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 19th February 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information
• Empire: Safavid Empire (Persia)
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Year: 1719 (late Safavid period)
• Ruler: Shah Sultan Husayn I (reigned 1694–1722)
• Metal: Silver
• Grade (Your Coin): VG Details

“VG Details” means heavy circulation wear and possibly surface issues, but major design elements remain identifiable.

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🔎 Design Details

Safavid coins typically feature:

Obverse:
• Islamic religious inscription (Shia declaration)
• Shah’s name and titles in Persian/Arabic script

Reverse:
• Mint name
• Date in Hijri calendar
• Decorative calligraphy

Unlike European coins, Safavid coins rarely show portraits; they focus on elegant calligraphy.

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⚙️ Specifications (Typical for 4 Shahi)
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: ~4–5 grams (varies by mint and wear)
• Diameter: ~20–23 mm
• Shape: Hand-struck, often irregular flan

Because these were hand-hammered coins, uneven shape and strike are normal.

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📖 Historical Context

Shah Sultan Husayn ruled during the final years of the Safavid Empire.
By 1719, the empire was politically weak and soon fell to Afghan invasion (1722).

Coins from this period are historically important because they represent the final phase of Safavid rule before collapse.

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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)

For VG Details condition:
• Approximate value: $60 – $150 USD
• Higher if:
• Mint is rare
• Clear inscriptions
• No severe damage

Safavid silver coins are popular among:
• Islamic coin collectors
• Persian history collectors
• Early modern silver collectors