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½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand ND
| Gold | 5.44 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1759 |
| Value | ½ Mohur (80) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
یا کریم
ضرب دارالمرز رشت
۱۱۸۰
Translation:
Oh Karim
Rasht mint
Date
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand ND (1751-1759) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the founder of the Zand dynasty and ruled Iran from 1751 to 1759. The coin was made of gold and weighed 5.44 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Iranian numismatic history, and it is highly sought after by collectors and historians today.
