Iran, Afsharid Dynasty, Nadir shah (AH 1148-1160 / 1735-1747 AD), Mashhad mint, AH 1151 / 1738 AD.,
6 Shahi (19-20 mm / 6,85 g),
Obv.: , “Nadir, the Sultanâ€.
Rev.: ,“God Prolong His Reign, struck in Mashhad in 1151".
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Nadir Shah is famous for his invasion of Mughal India, during which he took away the fabled Peacock Throne, the jewels of which are allegedly still in the Iranian treasury.