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Rupee - Nader Afshar Type D2; Shahjahanabad
1151 (1739) year| Silver | 11.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Nader Shah Afshar (1736-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1151 (1739) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1747 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
"zarb dar-ul-khilafat Shajahanabad khallad Allah mulkahu 1151" (struck at the seat of the califate, Shahjahanabad may Allah perpetuate his kingdom 1151).
Lettering:
خلد الله ملکه
ضرب دارالخلافه شاه جهان آباد
۱۱٥۱
Unabridged legend: zarb dar-ul-khilafat Shajahanabad khallad Allah mulkahu 1151
Translation: Struck at the seat of the califate, Shahjahanabad may Allah perpetuate his kingdom 1151
Edge
Plain
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 considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
