1 Ashrafi - Ashraf Hotaki (Type A; Isfahan) 1139 (1727) front 1 Ashrafi - Ashraf Hotaki (Type A; Isfahan) 1139 (1727) back
1 Ashrafi - Ashraf Hotaki (Type A; Isfahan) 1139 (1727) photo
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1 Ashrafi - Ashraf Hotaki Type A; Isfahan

1139 (1727) year
Gold 3.48 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Hotak dynasty (Iranian States)
Ruling authority
Ashraf (1725-1729)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1139 (1727)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mithqal (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.48 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
0.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1729
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#195598
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
باشرفی اثر نام انجناب رسید
شرف ز سکه اشرف بر افتاب رسید
ضرب اصفهان

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin from the Hotak dynasty is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.48 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.