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Rupee - Shahrukh Afshar Type E; Mashhad
| Silver | 11.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Shahrokh Shah (1755-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1197 (1773-1783) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1783 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 1796. 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 the Afsharid dynasty. This coin was minted in the city of Mashhad, which is located in northeastern Iran, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.
