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Shahi: CM.2385-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tahmasp (Safavid)

Entities

Categories

Description

Silver shahi struck during the reign of Tahmasp. The coin was struck in Ardabil (Iran) and AH 938 (CE 1531-532).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 25.7 mm
Die Axis: 12 h
Weight: 6.22 g

Place(s) associated

  • Ardabil

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-11-25) by Goron, Stan

Dating

16th Century
1531 - 1532

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2385-2003
Primary reference Number: 256303
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 2 November 2020 Updated: Monday 13 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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