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Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar Type B; Mashhad
| Silver | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Shahrokh Shah (1748-1749, 1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1161-1162 (1748-1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering: ضرب مشهد مقدس
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shahrukh Afshar, who was the ruler of the Afsharid Empire in Iran from 1748 to 1756. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shahrukh, the just king, may God strengthen his reign" on one side, and the other side features a stylized lion and the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in the region at the time, and it reflects the Afsharid Empire's growing economic influence and trade networks.
