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Rupee - Ibrahim Afshar Type C; Kermān
1162 (1749) year| Silver | 11.54 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ebrahim Afshar (1748-1749) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1162 (1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.54 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1749 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Ibrahim Afshar Rupee, which was minted in 1162 (1749) during the reign of Ibrahim Afshar, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It is believed that only a handful of these coins were minted, and as a result, they are highly sought after by collectors. In fact, in 2018, a similar coin from the same era sold for a whopping $1.3 million at an auction in London!
