2 Rupee - Nader Afshar (Type C; Lahore) 1151 (1739) front 2 Rupee - Nader Afshar (Type C; Lahore) 1151 (1739) back
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2 Rupee - Nader Afshar Type C; Lahore

1151 (1739) year
Silver 22.76 g 26 mm
Description
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
22.76 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1747
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#195179
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lettering:
خلد الله ملکه
ضرب دارالسلطنه لاهور
۱۱٥۱

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman in Iran during the 18th century. He is credited with modernizing the country's currency and minting system, and this coin is an example of one of the coins that were produced during his reign.