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1 Rupee - Nader Shah Afshar Type D -Tiflis mint
Silver | 11.4 g | 23.11 mm |
Issuer | Iran |
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Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1152-1159 (1740-1746) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 11.4 g |
Diameter | 23.11 mm |
Thickness | 3.25 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#149192 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Solid circle containing date, mint name تفليس (Tiflis), and word ضرب ("struck")
Lettering:
١١٥٢
تفليس
ضرب
Translation:
1152
Tiflis
Struck
Edge
Hammered
Comment
1. Rev: word ضرب ("struck") written one of two ways:a. ضرب written in straight line
b. letter ب below letters ضر
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah Afshar, who was a powerful military leader and statesman in Iran during the 18th century. He is credited with modernizing the country's military and administrative systems, and his rule marked the beginning of a new era of Iranian history. The coin's design and minting process also reflect the cultural and artistic achievements of the time.