6 Shahi - Ibrahim Afshar (Type D; Asterābād) 1161-1162 (1748-1749) front 6 Shahi - Ibrahim Afshar (Type D; Asterābād) 1161-1162 (1748-1749) back
6 Shahi - Ibrahim Afshar (Type D; Asterābād) 1161-1162 (1748-1749) photo
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6 Shahi - Ibrahim Afshar Type D; Asterābād

 
Silver 6.84 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ebrahim Afshar (1748-1749)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1161-1162 (1748-1749)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
6 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.84 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1749
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62309
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering: السلطان ابراهیم

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ibrahim Afshar, who was a powerful military leader and the ruler of Iran from 1748 to 1749. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the country's economy and infrastructure. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.