© sekehzangi (CC BY-SA)
© sekehzangi (CC BY-SA)
Rupee - Nader Afshar Type D; Mashhad
| Silver | 11.5 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1747 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name within inner circle, broad plain border.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering: ضرب مشهد مقدّس
Lettering (regular font): ضرب مشهد مقدّس
Edge
Plain
Comment
For some years the date may appear on the reverse:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 military and administrative systems, and his rule marked the beginning of a new era of Iranian history. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of Iran's numismatic heritage.
