Ashrafi - Tahmasp II (Qazvin) 1135-1144 (1723-1731) front Ashrafi - Tahmasp II (Qazvin) 1135-1144 (1723-1731) back
Ashrafi - Tahmasp II (Qazvin) 1135-1144 (1723-1731) photo
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Ashrafi - Tahmasp II Qazvin

 
Gold 3.69 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Tahmasp II (1722-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1135-1144 (1723-1731)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (48)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.69 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#412912
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A Poem, mint and coinage date

Script: Persian (nastaliq)

Lettering:
بگیتی سکه صاحبقرانی
زد از توفیق حق طهماسب ثانی
ضرب قزوین
۱۱۳۵

Lettering (regular font):
بگیتی سکه صاحبقرانی
زد از توفیق حق طهماسب ثانی
ضرب قزوین
۱۱۳۵

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ashrafi coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tahmasp II, who was the Shah of Iran from 1722 to 1732. Tahmasp II was known for his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his efforts to modernize Iran's economy and military. The Ashrafi coin, which was made of gold and weighed 3.69 grams, was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during this time period.