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Rupee - Nader Mirza Afshar - "God prolong his reign" Type A; Mashhad
1216 (1802) year| Silver | 11.43 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mashhad (Iranian Cities) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Nader Mirza (1796-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1216 (1802) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Shahi |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.43 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1803 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
أطال الله عهده
دام الله دولته
ضرب مشهد مقدس
۱۲۱۶
Translation:
may God prolong his reign
Struck in Mashhad
1216
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nader Mirza Afshar, who was a prominent ruler of the Afsharid dynasty in Iran in the early 19th century. The coin features an inscription in Persian that translates to "God prolong his reign," which reflects the religious and monarchical values of the time. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Mashhad, which is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, and is considered one of the holiest cities in Iran.
