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Rupee - Karim Khan Zand Type C; Širâz
| Silver | 11.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Protector | Karim Khan (1751-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1193 (1776-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1193 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shiraz mint
Lettering:
شد آفتاب و ماه زر و سیم در جهان
از سکه امام بحق صاحب زمان
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rupee - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Širâz) 1190-1193 (1776-1779) from Iran made of Silver weighing 11.5 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 Širâz and 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 use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the copper coins that were previously used in Iran, and it reflects the country's rich history of metallurgy and currency development.
