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Rial - Shahrukh Afshar Type C; Mashhad
| Silver | 22.68 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Shahrokh Shah (1748-1749, 1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1161-1163 (1748-1750) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.68 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1163 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering:
خلد الله ملکه
ضرب مشهد مقدس
۱۱۶۲
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shahrukh Afshar, who was the ruler of the Afsharid Empire in Iran from 1748 to 1750. The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Persian that reads "Shahrukh, the just king, may God strengthen his reign" on one side, and an image of a lion and a sun on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the copper coins that were commonly used at the time, and it reflects the economic and political influence of the Afsharid Empire during this period.
