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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type D; Kermān
1180 (1767) year| Gold | 2.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1180 (1767) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shi'a Kalimah in three lines
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; Kermān) 1180 (1767) 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. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Persian that reads "Karim Khan Zand, King of Iran" and a depiction of a lion and a sun on the reverse side. The coin was made of gold and weighed 2.75 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
