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Safavid Empire 4 Shahi silver coin 140 AED

Name: Safavid Empire 4 Shahi silver coin 140 AED
Price: 140 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 140

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 27th February 2026

Description

Empire: Safavid Empire (Persia / Iran)
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Year: 1719 (late Safavid period)
• Ruler: Sultan Husayn
• Composition: Silver
• Strike: Hammered (hand-struck)

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🖋 Design

Safavid coins are known for beautiful Islamic calligraphy.

Obverse:
• Religious inscription (often Islamic declaration or titles)
• Mint name and regnal year (usually in Persian/Arabic script)

Reverse:
• Name and titles of Shah Sultan Husayn
• Additional mint/date inscriptions

Because they were hand-struck, shape and centering are often irregular.

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🏷️ Grade – VF Details
• VF (Very Fine) Details: Moderate wear but most design visible
• “Details” usually means:
• Surface issues (cleaning, corrosion, edge flaw, or damage)
• Not straight-graded due to condition issue

Your example shows visible script but surface roughness typical of hammered silver.

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📜 Historical Context

Shah Sultan Husayn ruled during the decline of the Safavid Empire (1694–1722).
By 1719, Persia was politically unstable, leading to the Afghan invasion and fall of Isfahan in 1722.

Coins from this late Safavid period are historically important because they represent the final years of a major Persian dynasty.

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💰 Market Value (Approximate)

Safavid silver coins vary by mint and condition.
• VF Details example: $40 – $100 USD
• Rare mints or better condition: $120 – $300+

Value depends heavily on:
• Mint city
• Clear date
• Surface quality