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½ Qiran - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type E; Shiraz
| Silver | 3.45 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1246-1248 (1831-1833) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, who was the third ruler of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1797 to 1834 and his reign saw significant political and economic changes in Iran, including the introduction of new coinage systems and the expansion of trade and commerce. The ½ Qiran coin, which was minted in Shiraz, was one of the coins introduced during his reign and it was made of silver, weighing 3.45 grams.
