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Safavid Empire 4 shahi silver coin 1718 140 AED

Name: Safavid Empire 4 shahi silver coin 1718 140 AED
Price: 140 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 24th March 2026

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 (reigned 1694–1722)
• Last ruler of the Safavid Empire before its fall
• Coins from this period are historically significant

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🔍 Coin Details
• Type: Hammered (hand-struck)
• Design:
• Arabic/Persian calligraphy
• Includes ruler’s name and religious inscriptions
• Shape: Irregular (typical for hand-struck coins)

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🏷️ Grading Information
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: VF Details
• Means Very Fine details, but with an issue (cleaning, corrosion, or damage)
• Details are visible but condition is not fully standard

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⚖️ Specifications (Typical)
• Weight: ~2.5 – 3.5 grams
• Silver purity: varies (historical coin, not standardized like modern coins)
• Diameter: varies

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💰 Value (Estimated)
• Approximate value: $40 – $100 USD

💡 Depends on:
• Clarity of inscriptions
• Type of “Details” issue
• Collector demand (Islamic coins are collectible)

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⭐ Important Notes
• ✔️ Historical coin (300+ years old)
• ✔️ Scarcer than modern coins
• ✔️ Value comes from history, not just silver