Iran (1576-78) 2 shahi

Steve Album sale 39, lot 2656

This specimen was lot 2656 in Stephen Album sale 39 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2021), where it sold for $156. The catalog description^[1] noted, "SAFAVID: Isma 'il II, 1576-1578, AR 2 shahi, Balad Fuman, ND, some minor discoloration, VF." Per the Checklist of Islamic Coins, this is the only coin of this ruler that is not extremely rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.61 g, silver, this specimen 4.46 g.

Catalog reference: A-2613.

Source:

• Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed., Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
• ^[1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 39, featuring the John Sylvester, Jr., Collection of Annamese Medals and Orders, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2020.

Link to:

• Iran AH 945 shahi
• AH 987 (1579) mithqal, Qazvin mint
• AH 989 mithqal, Kashan mint
• Coins and currency dated 1576