Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Širâz) 1148-1149 (1736-1737) front Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Širâz) 1148-1149 (1736-1737) back
Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Širâz) 1148-1149 (1736-1737) photo
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Abbasi - Nader Afshar Type A; Širâz

 
Silver 4.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1148-1149 (1736-1737)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
4 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.54 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#62317
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
سکه بر زر کرد نام سلطنت را در جهان
نادر ایران زمین و خسرو گیتی ستان

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful and influential ruler of Iran in the 18th century. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Iranian government. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is considered a valuable piece of Iranian numismatic history.