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½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type C; Raŝt
| Gold | 5.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1185-1193 (1772-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Mohur (80) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1779 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61720 |
|---|---|
| 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 ½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Raŝt) 1185-1193 (1772-1779) 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 1750 to 1779. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Persian that reads "Mohur Ashrafi" (meaning "the coin of Ashrafi") and an image of a lion and a sun on the reverse side. The coin was made of gold and weighed 5.45 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
