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House of Emirates® is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this exceptional Silver Abbasi of Shah Sultan Husayn I, struck at the historic Iravan (Yerevan) Mint in 1133 AH (1720–1721 AD), during the final and most fascinating years of the Safavid Dynasty.
This remarkable Islamic silver coin represents a period of immense historical significance, as the Safavid Empire stood at the crossroads of transformation after more than two centuries of rule across Persia and the Caucasus. Shah Sultan Husayn I reigned from 1694 to 1722 AD, and coins issued during his reign are highly sought after by investors of Islamic, Persian, Armenian, and Caucasian numismatics.
The Abbasi denomination itself was one of the most important silver currencies of the Safavid monetary system, originally introduced under Shah Abbas I and continuing as a symbol of imperial authority and commercial strength throughout the empire. The Iravan Mint, located in present-day Armenia, produced some of the most desirable Safavid coinage due to its strategic importance on major trade routes connecting Persia, Anatolia, and the Caucasus.
This magnificent specimen weighs 5.42 grams and measures 23.83 mm in diameter, closely adhering to the traditional Safavid silver standard for Abbasi coinage. The obverse displays elegant Islamic calligraphy proclaiming religious inscriptions and royal authority, beautifully executed in the refined artistic style characteristic of late Safavid minting.
The intricate Arabic script, framed within ornamental flourishes, reflects the remarkable craftsmanship of Safavid engravers whose work transformed circulating currency into miniature works of art. Struck in high-quality silver, the coin retains impressive detail and eye appeal, demonstrating the enduring beauty of Safavid numismatic artistry more than three centuries after its production. Comparable Iravan Abbasis of Sultan Husayn are known in the numismatic marketplace with similar weight standards, confirming the authenticity and historical significance of this issue.
Certified by GENI as MS61 (Mint State 61), this coin belongs to a select category of Safavid silver pieces surviving in true uncirculated condition. Mint State examples from the Iravan Mint are considerably scarcer than circulated specimens, making this coin particularly attractive to advanced collectors and investors seeking museum-quality Islamic numismatics. Its combination of historical importance, silver content, attractive calligraphy, certified preservation, and association with the final decades of the Safavid Empire creates an exceptional collecting opportunity.
More than a coin, this is a tangible artifact from one of the great Islamic empires, offering direct ownership of a piece of Persian and Caucasian history dating to 1720–1721 AD, preserved for future generations as a testament to the artistic, cultural, and economic legacy of the Safavid world.
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