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½ Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar
1274 (1858) year| Silver | 2.43 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1274 (1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#372193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name and date.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالملک طبرستان
۱۲۷۴
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالملک طبرستان
۱۲۷۴
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar 1274 (1858) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 until his death in 1896. He was known for his efforts to modernize Iran and introduce Western-style reforms, and this coin reflects that effort, as it was minted in a standardized format and made of silver, which was a valuable and widely-used metal at the time.
