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Rupee - Karim Khan Zand Type A; Māzandarān
| Silver | 11.57 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1175 (1759-1762) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.57 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
علی ولی الله
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type A; Māzandarān) 1172-1175 (1759-1762) from Iran made of Silver weighing 11.57 g is that it was minted during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, who was the founder of the Zand dynasty and ruled Iran from 1750 to 1779. This coin was minted in the city of Māzandarān, which is located in the north of Iran, and it features an intricate design that includes a crowned lion and a sun on the obverse side, and a stylized flower on the reverse side. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and it weighs 11.57 grams, making it a substantial coin that was likely used for large transactions.
