© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
½ Mithqal - Nader Afshar local type
1153 (1741) year| Silver | 2.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1153 (1741) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Mithqal (24) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1747 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#213659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب بخارا
۱۱٥٣
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nadir Shah conquered Bukhara in AH1153 (1740) and had half mithqal and quarter mithqal silver coins struck there in his name, both of which are very rare, especially the quarter.used only at Bukhara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mithqal - Nader Afshar (local type) 1153 (1741) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman who ruled Iran from 1736 to 1747. He is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history and is known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin is a reflection of the economic and monetary policies of his reign, and its design and minting process are believed to have been overseen by Nader Shah himself.
