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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Ali Murad Khan Zand Type A; Yazd
| Gold | 2.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Ali Murad Khan (1781-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1196-1199 (1782-1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1785 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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 Ashrafi - Ali Murad Khan Zand (Type A; Yazd) 1196-1199 (1782-1785) coin from Iran is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the ruling dynasty, and it was a testament to the economic and political influence of the Zand dynasty in Iran during the late 18th century.
