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Abbasi - Shahrokh Afshar Shiraz
| Issuer | Afsharid Dynasty of Iran |
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| Year | 1748-1750 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field is entirely filled with the Shi'a Islamic profession of faith rendered in bold nastaliq calligraphy across multiple lines. The central legend proclaims the shahada and the Shi'a addition recognizing Ali as the vicegerent of God. A decorative dotted inner border is partially visible encircling the inscription, consistent with Afsharid silver coinage conventions. The inscription is deeply struck in high relief, with the bold strokes of the calligraphy dominating the full surface of the flan. |
| Reverse script | Arabic/Persian (Nastaliq) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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