1 Ashrafi - Nader Afshar 1143 (1730) front 1 Ashrafi - Nader Afshar 1143 (1730) back
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1 Ashrafi - Nader Afshar

1143 (1730) year
Gold 3.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1143 (1730)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#412502
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four line inscription, date at left of bottom line.

Script: Persian (nastaliq)

Lettering:
از خراسان سکه بر زر شد بتوفیق خدا
نصرت و امداد شاه دین علی موسی رضا
ضرب مشهد مقدس
۱۱۴۳

Lettering (regular font):
از خراسان سکه بر زر شد بتوفیق خدا
نصرت و امداد شاه دین علی موسی رضا
ضرب مشهد مقدس
۱۱۴۳

Edge

Plain

Comment

Struck while Nader Afshar before his ascension to the throne in 1736, while he was viceroy in the east.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi - Nader Afshar 1143 (1730) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman who ruled Iran from 1736 to 1747. He is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history and is known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during his reign, and its gold content makes it particularly noteworthy.