Rial - Nader Afshar Type C; Qandahār

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful and influential ruler of Iran in the 18th century. He is known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and centralize the Iranian government. This coin, which was minted in the city of Qandahar, is a rare example of the currency that was used during his reign, and it is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.

• asia
• early modern
• modern