Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type D; Esfāhān) 1159 (1746) front Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type D; Esfāhān) 1159 (1746) back
Abbasi - Nader Afshar (Type D; Esfāhān) 1159 (1746) photo
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Abbasi - Nader Afshar Type D; Esfāhān

1159 (1746) year
Silver 4.63 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1159 (1746)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Abbasi (4)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.63 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62342
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه اصفهان
۱۱٥۹

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 government, and this coin reflects the economic and cultural developments that took place during his rule.