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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type C; Tehran
| Gold | 2.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1181 (1766-1768) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1779 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#195479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
یا کریم
ضرب طهران
۱۱۸۱
Translation:
Karim
Struck in Tehran
1181
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Tehran) 1180-1181 (1766-1768) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the founder of the Zand dynasty and ruled Iran from 1750 to 1779. This coin was part of a new currency system that Karim Khan introduced to replace the old Safavid currency, and it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design.
