© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Rupee - Shahrokh Afshar 2nd reign Type D
| Silver | 11.52 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Shahrokh Shah (1748-1749, 1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1168 (1750-1755) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.52 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#421469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name within polylobe pointed at top and bottom.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering: ضرب رشت
Lettering (regular font): ضرب رشت
Translation: Minted in Rasht
Edge
Plain
Comment
Album notes that these were minted in Isfahan, Mashhad, Qazvin and Rasht. Those minted in Qazvin are considered rarer than the others.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the second reign of Shahrokh Afshar, who was the ruler of the Afsharid Empire in Iran from 1748 to 1796. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Persian that reads "Shahrokh, the just king, may his glory increase" on one side, and an image of a lion and the sun on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage at the time. Additionally, the coin's weight of 11.52 grams was a standard weight for coins of its denomination during that period. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and cultural practices of 18th-century Iran.
