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Safavid Empire 4 shahi coin 1723 140 AED

Name: Safavid Empire 4 shahi coin 1723 140 AED
Price: 140 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: 6th March 2026

Description

Basic Information
• Empire: Safavid Empire
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Date Range: 1723–1732
• Ruler: Tahmasp II
• Metal: Silver
• Shape: Hand-struck hammered coin
• Diameter: usually ~20–23 mm (varies due to hand striking)

Design

Obverse
• Arabic/Persian Islamic calligraphy stating the Shah’s name and titles.
• Often includes religious phrases or mint/date.

Reverse
• Additional Persian inscriptions including the denomination and sometimes the mint city.
• Safavid coins usually feature text-only designs rather than portraits.

Historical Context
• Issued during a turbulent period after the fall of Sultan Husayn.
• Shah Tahmasp II tried to restore the Safavid state after the Afghan invasion of Persia (1722).
• Soon afterward, power shifted to Nader Shah, who ended the Safavid dynasty in 1736.

Grade on Your Holder
• VF Details – moderate wear but still identifiable design.
• “Details” usually means a grading issue such as cleaning, scratches, or surface problems.
• Certified by MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance.

Approximate Market Value
• Typical collector price for this type:
• $30 – $80 USD depending on:
• mint city
• readability of inscriptions
• silver quality
• demand for Safavid coins.

💡 Collector Note:
Safavid coins are popular among Islamic coin collectors because they represent an important period of Persian history and were hand-struck, meaning each coin can look slightly different.