سکه های لاری: از خلیج فارس تا اقیانوس هند الفارسية 1448

With their distinctive and unusual form, Lari coins were among the most important means of exchange used along the maritime trade routes connecting the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. Their circulation across a broad geographical area, extending from Indian ports and the coasts of the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf, reflects Iran’s significant position within the region’s economic and commercial networks and its connections with ports actively engaged in international trade.

The high purity of the silver used in Lari coins and their widespread acceptance in maritime transactions attest to the prominent role played by Iran, particularly during the Safavid period and its aftermath, in commerce between the Persian Gulf and the Indian subcontinent. The discovery of substantial numbers of these coins in archaeological excavations at sites such as Goa, the Malabar Coast, and Hormuz further confirms the extent of their circulation and their economic significance.

Lari coins therefore possess value not only from numismatic and archaeological perspectives, but also as important sources for research into the economic history of Iran, the commercial relations of the Persian Gulf, and the maritime trading networks of the Indian Ocean.