¼ Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type B; Yazd) 1201 (1787) front ¼ Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type B; Yazd) 1201 (1787) back
¼ Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type B; Yazd) 1201 (1787) photo
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¼ Mohur Ashrafi In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type B; Yazd

1201 (1787) year
Gold 2.7 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1201 (1787)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Mohur (40)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61999
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ismail III Safavi, who was the ruler of the Safavid Empire in Iran from 1787 to 1791. The coin features the name of Ismail III on one side and the date 1201 (1787) on the other side, indicating that it was minted during his reign. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Iranian history, made of gold and weighing 2.7 grams.