Safavid Dynasty Gold Quarter Ashrafi of Tahmasp I (1524-1576)

Tahmasp I was the second Shah of the Safavid dynasty, he ruled Persia (modern day Iran) from 1524 to 1576 AD. He was the son and successor of Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid dynasty. Tahmasp enjoyed the longest reign of any member of the Safavid dynasty but his rule was marked by continuing warfare with the Ottoman Empire and the loss of large amounts of territory. During his reign, gold and silver coins were issued in the denominations of Shahi, Ashrafi, and Mithqal. These coins were struck at various locations across the empire. We offer here nice examples of the gold quarter Ashrafi. The obverse of the coin declares the unity of Allah with the Shia Kalima ‘La Ilaha Illallahu Muhammadur Rasulullah Ali Waliullah’. The reverse of the coin is inscribed with the mint name in a cartouche and title of the king around. We have a small group of just seven of these coins which we have never offered before, around 450-500 years old and nice examples. About Extremely Fine. Please NOTE: Photography is representative of the coin supplied