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½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type D; Širâz
| Gold | 5.48 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1193 (1771-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Mohur (80) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.48 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1779 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type D; Širâz) 1184-1193 (1771-1779) 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 honored coin") and the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. The use of gold in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from previous Iranian coins, which were typically made of silver or copper. This change in material reflects the economic and political reforms implemented by Karim Khan Zand during his reign, which aimed to strengthen the Iranian economy and increase the country's global trade and influence.
