© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
¼ Mohur - Ali Murad Khan Zand
| Gold | 2.74 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Ali Murad Khan (1781-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1195-1199 (1781-1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1785 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Persian poem:
The sun and the moon become gold and silver in the world
From Imam Zaman's Coin
Lettering:
شد آفتاب و ماه زر و سیم در جهان
از سکه امام بحق صاحب الزمان
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur coin from Iran, made of Gold and weighing 2.74g, is that it was issued during the reign of Ali Murad Khan Zand, who was the ruler of the Zand dynasty in Iran from 1781 to 1785. The Zand dynasty was known for its cultural and artistic achievements, and this coin is a reflection of that, with its intricate design and use of gold.
