Ashrafi - Mahmud Hotaki (Type B; Kashan) 1136 (1724) front Ashrafi - Mahmud Hotaki (Type B; Kashan) 1136 (1724) back
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Ashrafi - Mahmud Hotaki Type B; Kashan

1136 (1724) year
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Hotak dynasty (Iranian States)
Ruling authority
Mahmud (1722-1725)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1136 (1724)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1724
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61777
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Mahmud Hotaki (Type B; Kashan) 1136 (1724) coin from the Hotak dynasty (Iranian States) is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.45 grams. This is notable because gold coins were typically reserved for high-denomination coins or special issues, and the fact that this coin was made of gold suggests that it may have been a special issue or had a higher value than other coins in circulation at the time. Additionally, the fact that it weighed 3.45 grams makes it a unique and interesting artifact for collectors and historians to study.