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½ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type Esfāhān
1184 (1771) year| Gold | 5.39 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1184 (1771) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Mohur (80) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 March 1779 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 Esfāhān) 1184 (1771) 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, King of Kings, may God prolong his reign" on one side, and an image of a lion and a sun on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 5.39 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.
