© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
Ashrafi - Nader Afshar Pre coronation; Širâz
1148 (1736) year| Gold | 3.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1148 (1736) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In exchange for assisting the Safavid king Tahmasp II in reconquering Isfahan in AH1142, Nadir was pronounced viceroy in Khorasan and allowed to strike anonymous coinage.
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Nader Afshar 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 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.
