Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type A; Raŝt) 1172-1173 (1759-1760) front Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type A; Raŝt) 1172-1173 (1759-1760) back
Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type A; Raŝt) 1172-1173 (1759-1760) photo
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Rupee - Karim Khan Zand Type A; Raŝt

 
Silver 11.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Protector
Karim Khan (1751-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1173 (1759-1760)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee (10)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62008
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محــــــــمّد
رسول الله علی و
لی الله

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type A; Raŝt) 1172-1173 (1759-1760) from Iran made of Silver weighing 11.5 g is that it was issued 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 Raŝt (also known as Resht) in the north of Iran, and it features a unique design that includes a crowned lion on the obverse side and a stylized tree on the reverse side. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.