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1 Abbasi - Ibrahim Afshar
1162 (1749) year| Silver | 4.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ebrahim Afshar (1748-1749) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1162 (1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1749 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#214156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Persian
Lettering:
ضرب گنجه
۱۱۶۲
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Abbasi - Ibrahim Afshar 1162 (1749) coin from Iran is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized lion and sun motif on one side, and an inscription in Persian on the other. The lion and sun symbolism was commonly used in Iranian coinage during this time period, and was meant to represent the power and authority of the ruling Safavid dynasty. The inscription on the coin includes the name of the ruler, Ibrahim Afshar, and the date of minting, 1162 AH (1749 AD). This coin is a rare and valuable example of Iranian numismatic history, and is highly sought after by collectors.
