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6 Shahi - Nadir Shah Type C, Shiraz
| Issuer | Afsharid Dynasty |
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| Year | 1737-1738 |
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| Value | 6 Shahi |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by a bold two-line Nastaliq legend reading 'Al-Sultan Nadir', the royal title of Nadir Shah, rendered in deeply struck relief typical of Afsharid hammered coinage. The inscription is contained within a plain inner border, with the surrounding flat field showing the characteristic irregular flan shape common to hand-struck Iranian silver of this period. The lettering is large relative to the flan, filling the available space with confident calligraphic strokes. A small nick is visible on the upper rim, consistent with a test cut or edge flaw on circulation silver. The overall style reflects the austere epigraphic design canon of Afsharid royal coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic (Nastaliq) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a multi-line Nastaliq legend in bold, deeply struck relief arranged across three registers within a beaded or rope inner border. The uppermost line reads 'Khallada Allah mulkahu' (May Allah perpetuate his reign), the central line carries the mint name 'Shiraz' (شیراز / شرز), and the lower register records the AH regnal date 1151. Floral or pellet ornamental devices are interspersed between the lines of text, consistent with Afsharid mint practice. The flan is broader and slightly more regular than the obverse, with the beaded border clearly visible around much of the circumference. |
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