Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Esfāhān) 1148 (1736) front Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Esfāhān) 1148 (1736) back
Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Esfāhān) 1148 (1736) photo
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Ashrafi - Nader Afshar Type A; Esfāhān

1148 (1736) year
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1148 (1736)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62340
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type A; Esfāhān) 1148 (1736) gold coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman who ruled Iran from 1736 to 1747. Nader Shah is known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Iranian state. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.