Description
🪙 Coin Overview
• Empire: Safavid Empire (Persia / Iran)
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Date: 1718–1722
• Ruler: Shah Sultan Husayn I
• Material: Silver
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👑 About the Ruler
• Shah Sultan Husayn I was the last effective ruler of the Safavid Empire
• His reign (1694–1722) ended with the سقوط (fall) of the Safavid state
• Coins from this period are historically significant because they were minted during the empire’s decline
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🔍 Coin Details
• Type: Hammered coin (hand-struck)
• Design:
• Arabic/Persian inscriptions (no portraits)
• Typically includes the Shah’s name and religious text
• Shape: Irregular (common for hammered coins)
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🏷️ Grading Information
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: F (Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Main design visible but not sharp
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⚖️ Weight (Typical)
• Around 2.5 – 3.5 grams (can vary due to hand striking)
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💰 Value (Estimated)
• Approximate market value:
• $30 – $80 USD
• Value depends on:
• Condition (your coin is Fine)
• Clarity of inscriptions
• Collector demand
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⭐ Notes
• These coins are collectible historical pieces, not just silver value
• The slab (holder) helps preserve and authenticate it
• Safavid coins are popular among Middle Eastern collectors