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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Jafar Zand Type A; Širâz
| Gold | 2.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Jafar Khan (1785-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1205 (1787-1791) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: ضرب دارالعلم شیراز
Translation: Dar ol-Ilm (city of science) Shiraz mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Jafar Zand (Type A; Širâz) 1201-1205 (1787-1791) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Jafar Zand, who was the ruler of the Zand dynasty, a period marked by political instability and power struggles. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Iran's numismatic history, providing a unique insight into the country's economic and cultural development during this time.
