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© سامعی (CC BY)
¼ Mohur - Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar
1199 (1785) year| Gold | 2.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1199 (1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (40) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب مازندران
۱۱۹۹
Translation: Mazandaran mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin has been minted in Zand dynasty era and in their standard coinage system by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, demonstrating his obedience on Mazandaran. After captured all of territories under Zand reign, foundation of Qajar Dynasty, and accession in Tehran, Agha Mohammad Khan changed the currency of gold coins from Mohur to Tuman.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur coin from Iran made of Gold weighing 2.71 g is that it was minted during the reign of Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar in 1199 (1785), which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
