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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type D; Širâz
| Gold | 2.75 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1179-1193 (1766-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shiraz mint
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type D; Širâz) 1179-1193 (1766-1779) 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 "Karim Khan Zand, Shahanshah of Iran" and a depiction of a lion and a sun on the reverse side. The use of gold in the coin's minting process was a symbol of the country's wealth and power during that time.
