Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type C; Esfāhān) 1151-1152 (1739-1740) front Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type C; Esfāhān) 1151-1152 (1739-1740) back
Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type C; Esfāhān) 1151-1152 (1739-1740) photo
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Ashrafi - Nader Afshar Type C; Esfāhān

 
Gold 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1151-1152 (1739-1740)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
19 June 1747
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61829
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
خلد الله ملکه
ضرب اصفهان ۱۱٥١

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Nader Afshar (Type C; Esfāhān) 1151-1152 (1739-1740) gold coin from Iran is that it was issued 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.