Ruler: Tahmasp (Safavid)
Silver shahi struck during the reign of Tahmasp. The coin was struck in Van (Iran) in AH 940 (CE 1533-1534).
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 20.6 mm
Die Axis: 3 h
Weight: 6.04 g
Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-11-25) by Goron, Stan
16th Century
1533
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1534
Accession number: CM.2388-2003
Primary reference Number: 256306
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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