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2 Rupee - Adel Afshar Type C; Mashhad
| Silver | 22.84 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Adil Shah (1747-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1160-1161 (1747-1748) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.84 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1748 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shiite Kalima, with " 'ali wali Allah" in central circle, rest of Kalima in margin
Mashhad mint
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Adel Afshar, who was a prominent ruler of the Afsharid dynasty in Iran. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription of the Shahada, or Islamic declaration of faith, on one side, and an image of a lion and the sun on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
