1 Rupee - Nader Shah Afshar (Type D) -Tiflis mint 1152-1159 (1740-1746) front 1 Rupee - Nader Shah Afshar (Type D) -Tiflis mint 1152-1159 (1740-1746) back
1 Rupee - Nader Shah Afshar (Type D) -Tiflis mint 1152-1159 (1740-1746) photo
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1 Rupee - Nader Shah Afshar Type D -Tiflis mint

 
Silver 11.4 g 23.11 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
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
References
Numista
N#149192
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.