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Revision as of 11:58, 18 May 2024
This specimen was lot 2 in Sincona sale 88 (Zurich, May 2024), where it sold for 1,800 CHF (about US$2,379 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"IRAN, Safavid Dynasty, Esma'il I. 907-930 AH (1501-1524). Heavy Ashrafi 929 AH (1523), Yazd Mint. Early 72 grain Ashrafi. Äusserst selten Extremely rare. NGC MS64. Purchased from M. Abgarians, Glendale, California, in 1987."
Ismail I (Persian: اسماعیل یکم, c.1487-1524) was the founder and first shah of Safavid Iran, ruling from 1501 until his death in 1524. His reign is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold, this specimen 4.70 g.
Catalog reference: Album 2572.
- Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed. Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014..
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 88, The Kian Collection - Part II, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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