1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type B; Kashan) 1171 (1758) front 1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type B; Kashan) 1171 (1758) back
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1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type B; Kashan

1171 (1758) year
Gold 10.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Protector
Karim Khan (1751-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1171 (1758)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mohur (160)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.89 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1779
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61719
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Kashan mint

Lettering:
ضرب دارالمؤمنین کاشان
۱۱۷۱

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type B; Kashan) 1171 (1758) coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the founder of the Zand dynasty and ruled Iran from 1750 to 1779. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Persian that reads "Karim Khan Zand, King of Kings, may God strengthen his reign" on one side, and an image of a lion and a sun on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighs 10.89 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.