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Rassid ‘Mansuri’ dirham. Extremely Rare.
Lot 417: PERSIA, Safavid Dynasty, Sam Mirza. AH 1160. AR Rectangular 5 Shahi. RRR. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $960
- 19 Bid(s)
Description
PERSIA, Safavid Dynasty, Sam Mirza. AH 1160 (1747). AR rectangular 5 shahi (5.72 gm; 22mm x 14mm). Rassid ‘Mansuri’ dirham. Tabriz mint. Dated AH 1160. Zeno 27942; Album 2697. Choice EF. Extremely Rare.
Sam Mirza claimed to be a son of the Safavid Sultan Husayn. He made a short-lived bid for the Persian throne in the final months of Nadir Shah’s reign, and was briefly acclaimed as Shah in Isbahan. His reign there lasted a mere 89 days before he was defeated at Ardabil by the Afsharid prince, Ibrahim Shah.
Sam Mirza claimed to be a son of the Safavid Sultan Husayn. He made a short-lived bid for the Persian throne in the final months of Nadir Shah’s reign, and was briefly acclaimed as Shah in Isbahan. His reign there lasted a mere 89 days before he was defeated at Ardabil by the Afsharid prince, Ibrahim Shah.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 417
- Listing #: 1667787
- Closed: Thursday, December 11, 2025 1:18:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $250