Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar (Type B; Qazvīn) 1160-1163 (1747-1750) front Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar (Type B; Qazvīn) 1160-1163 (1747-1750) back
Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar (Type B; Qazvīn) 1160-1163 (1747-1750) photo
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Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar Type B; Qazvīn

 
Silver 11.34 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Shahrokh Shah (1748-1749, 1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1160-1163 (1747-1750)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee (10)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.34 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62304
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering: ضرب دارالسلطنه قزوین

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 1750. 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 sun, which are symbols of power and prosperity in Persian culture. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period in Iran's history.