Rial - Nader Afshar (Type C; Nāderābād) 1151 (1739) front Rial - Nader Afshar (Type C; Nāderābād) 1151 (1739) back
Rial - Nader Afshar (Type C; Nāderābād) 1151 (1739) photo
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Rial - Nader Afshar Type C; Nāderābād

1151 (1739) year
Silver 22.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1151 (1739)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Shahi
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
22.68 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62330
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lettering:
خلد الله ملکه
ضرب نادراباد
۱۱٥١

Edge

Plain

Comment

The mint town was a failed attempt to establish a new administrative suburb just outside the walls of Qandahar.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rial - Nader Afshar (Type C; Nāderābād) 1151 (1739) from Iran made of Silver weighing 22.68 g is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman who ruled Iran from 1736 to 1747. He is considered one of the most important figures in Iranian history and is known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin is a reflection of the economic and political changes that took place during his reign.