Civic copper of Teheran, lion attacking a gazelle, 1142AH

Started by saro, June 10, 2017, 09:38:38 AM

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saro

This heavy coin has been overstruck on another one at time of the safavid Shah Tahmasp II; the date is not easy to decipher but is still legible (small "11" under the sin of "falus"& "42" );   the mint name is half cut at top.
20,41g
This coin is similar to the one shown p68 on "Persian Copper Coins, Bahram Alaedini" / a variety of Valentine n°126
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capnbirdseye

Lovely coin saro, I have one but rather worn unfortunately
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saro

I have noticed this design : "lion attacking a gazelle/ stag / deer" is found on civic coppers of : Isfahan, Kashan, Mazandaran, Teheran, Qazvin & Qom; a non exhaustive list, may be...
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