Mohur Ashrafi - Shahrukh Afshar ND (1748-1796) front Mohur Ashrafi - Shahrukh Afshar ND (1748-1796) back
Mohur Ashrafi - Shahrukh Afshar ND (1748-1796) photo
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Mohur Ashrafi - Shahrukh Afshar ND

 
Gold 10.75 g 20.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Herat (Afghan Cities)
Viceroy
Shahrokh Shah (1739-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1748-1796
Value
1 Mohur (160)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.75 g
Diameter
20.1 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1796
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61866
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Mashhad mint

Lettering: ضرب مشهد مقدس

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mohur Ashrafi - Shahrukh Afshar coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, who was the ruler of the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan from 1747 to 1772. Ahmad Shah Durrani was a powerful leader who expanded the empire's territories and strengthened its economy, and the minting of this coin was a testament to the empire's prosperity and influence during his reign.