Ashrafi - Nader Afshar Pre coronation, Širâz mint

€61,660.00
IssuerIran
Year1736
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ashrafi (48)
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionGold
Weight3.40 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLegend: `By the grace of God, coinage in gold in Khorasan became the succor and support for the King of the Religion, `Ali Musa Reza.`
Obverse script
Obverse letteringاز خراسان سکه بر زر شد بتوفیق خدا نصرت و امداد شاه دین علی موسی رضا ضرب مشهد مقدس
Reverse descriptionIn 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.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringلا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله علی ولی الله
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1148 (1736)  - anonymous coin -
Catalog ID2423282840
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