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Ashrafi - Nader Afshar Type B; Esfāhān
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1148-1159 (1736-1746) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
سکه بر زر کرد نام سلطنت را در جهان
نادر ایران زمین و خسرو گیتی ستان
ضرب اصفهان
۱۱۴۸
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type B; Esfāhān) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman in Iran during the 18th century. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Iranian government. The coin was minted in the city of Esfahan, which was an important cultural and economic center in Iran at the time. The coin's design features an inscription in Persian that reads "Nader Shah, King of Kings, may God strengthen his reign" and includes an image of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in Persian culture.
