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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Ibrahim Afshar Type B; Tabrīz
1162 (1749) year| Gold | 2.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ebrahim Afshar (1748-1749) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1162 (1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1749 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tabriz mint
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه تبریز
۱۱۶۲
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although Nadir Shah introduced the gold mohur in Iran in AH1151, the ¼ mohur was not issued until this type at Tabriz in AH1162. Thereafter, the ¼ mohur continued to be struck throughout Iran, especially during the reign of Karim Khan, last issued under Ja'far Khan Zand in AH1205.Listed as Ashrafi in World Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Ibrahim Afshar (Type B; Tabrīz) 1162 (1749) coin from Iran is that it was made during the reign of King Nader Shah Afshar, who was a powerful and influential ruler in Iran's history. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and strengthen Iran's economy, which included the introduction of new coinage systems. This coin, made of gold and weighing 2.76 grams, was part of that effort and features the name of the king and the date of its minting on its design.
