Rupee - Azad Hotaki Type C, Isfahan

Issuer Hotak dynasty (Iranian States)
Year 1754-1755
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Rupee (10)
Currency Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition Silver
Weight 11.56 g
Diameter 22.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#481.1 , Album Islamic#2726 , ICV II#3730
Obverse description A poem about Sahib al-Zaman (twelvth Imam of Shi`ah) encircled in three dotted borders.
Obverse script Persian (nastaliq)
Obverse lettering تا زر و سیم در جهان باشد سکه صاحب الزمان باشد
(Translation: As long as gold and silver exist in the world, The coin will belong to Sahib al-Zaman (theMaster of the Age).)
Reverse description Mint name and date within inner circle. Dotted border.
Reverse script Persian (nastaliq)
Reverse lettering ضرب دارالسلطنه اصفهان ۱۱۶۷
(Translation: Dar al-Saltaneh Isfahan Mint.)
Edge
Mint اصفهان
Isfahan, Iran
Mintage 1167 (1754) - -
1168 (1755) - -
Numisquare ID 2650740340
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