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1 Mohur Ashrafi - Jafar Zand Type A; Širâz
| Gold | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Jafar Khan (1785-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1199-1202 (1785-1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (160) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur Ashrafi - Jafar Zand (Type A; Širâz) 1199-1202 (1785-1788) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Jafar Zand, who was the last ruler of the Zand dynasty. The Zand dynasty was a Persian dynasty that ruled Iran from 1750 to 1794, and Jafar Zand was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design features a calligraphic inscription with the name of the ruler and the date of minting, and it is made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time.
