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1 Rial - Nader Afshar Type C; Mashhad
1151 (1739) year| Silver | 22.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1151 (1739) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ملكه مشهد
ضرب
Interesting fact
The 1 Rial coin from Iran, minted during the reign of Nader Afshar in 1151 (1739), was made of silver and weighed 22.68 grams. This coin was significant because it was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of the ruling king, Nader Afshar, on one side, and the Iranian emblem, a lion and a sun, on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage designs that had been used in Iran for centuries, and it signaled a shift towards a more secular and nationalistic approach to coinage.
