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1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type B; Esfāhān
1169 (1756) year| Gold | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1169 (1756) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (160) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type B; Esfāhān) 1169 (1756) coin from Iran is that it was made of gold and weighed 11 grams. This is significant because it highlights the value and rarity of the coin, as well as the fact that it was issued during a time when gold coins were not commonly used in circulation. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, a powerful and influential ruler in Iranian history, adds to its historical significance.
