Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Esfāhān) 1169-1171 (1756-1758) front Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Esfāhān) 1169-1171 (1756-1758) back
Mohur Ashrafi (In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Esfāhān) 1169-1171 (1756-1758) photo
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Mohur Ashrafi In the name of Isma'il III Safavi; Type A; Esfāhān

 
Gold 11 g -
Description
Issuer
Northern Provinces (Iranian States)
Shah
Mohammad Hasan Khan (1750-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1169-1171 (1756-1758)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mohur (160)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
11 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61991
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mohur Ashrafi coin is that it was minted during the reign of Isma'il III Safavi, who was the ruler of the Safavid Empire in Iran from 1756 to 1758. The coin was made of gold and weighed 11 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. The fact that it was minted in the name of Isma'il III Safavi suggests that he was still in power during the time the coin was minted, which is interesting because his reign was marked by political instability and power struggles. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Esfahan, which was a major city in the Safavid Empire, suggests that the city played an important role in the empire's economy and trade during that time.