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6 Shahi - Nader Afshar Type C; Isfahan
| - | 6.8 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1152 (1737-1739) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 6 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
خــــلد الله ملکه
ضرب أصفهان
Lettering (regular font):
خــــلد الله ملکه
ضرب أصفهان
Translation:
May God Immortalize His Kingdom
Mint Isfahan
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"2747 AR 6 shahi (6.91g), type C
A [Abundant]
Some rare examples are struck on broad flans, with a blank outer margin on both sides, not just on the obverse, probably for presentation purposes."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman in Iran during the 18th century. He was known for his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Iranian government. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political influences of the time, and it is considered a valuable piece of Iranian numismatic history.
