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Rupee - Nader Afshar Type D; Esfāhān
| Silver | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1151-1160 (1739-1747) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه اصفهان
١١٥٣
Translation:
Struck in the Capital Isfahan
1153
Edge
Plain
Comment
countermarked 'Java' in Arabic (ca. 1753-1760)
Note: A Reference or Placard by which this type of countermarked coin was put into circulation is not known, but in a Reference of Oct. 2, 1758, it is declared that the stamp for the Persian Rupees was no longer in use. It is known of a decision of 1760 to withdraw all countermarked Batavian, Surat and Persian Rupees for 30 Stivers a piece and reissue them at a rate of 27 Stivers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Shah, who was a powerful military leader and statesman in Iran during the 18th century. He is credited with modernizing the country's currency and military, and his reign saw a period of relative stability and prosperity in Iran. The coin's design and silver content also reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time.
