½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (type D; Yazd) 1190 (1776) front ½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (type D; Yazd) 1190 (1776) back
½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (type D; Yazd) 1190 (1776) photo
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½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand type D; Yazd

1190 (1776) year
Gold 5.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Protector
Karim Khan (1751-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1190 (1776)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Mohur (80)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.39 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1779
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61722
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; Yazd) 1190 (1776) 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 "Ashrafi gold coin") and the date 1190 AH (1776 AD) in the Islamic calendar. The coin's gold content and historical significance make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.