Iran Ashrafi - Nader Afshar, 1148
Pre coronation; Širâz mint
Information
Country
Iran
Iran
Currency
Shahi
(1501 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ashrafi
Year
1148
Ruler
Nader Shah Afshar
(1736–1747)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ashrafi from Iran. Issued in 1148. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Legend: "By the grace of God, coinage in gold in Khorasan became the succor and support for the King of the Religion, 'Ali Musa Reza."
- Reverse
- In exchange for assisting the Safavid king Tahmasp II in reconquering Isfahan in AH1142, Nadir was pronounced viceroy in Khorasan and allowed to strike anonymous coinage.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1148 (1736) | — | anonymous coin |
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