½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār (Qazvīn) 1274-1275 (1858-1859) front ½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār (Qazvīn) 1274-1275 (1858-1859) back
½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār (Qazvīn) 1274-1275 (1858-1859) photo
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½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Qazvīn

 
Silver 2.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1274-1275 (1858-1859)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Qiran (قران)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57418
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seated lion and sun above
Olive leaves

Lettering: ضرب دارالسلطنه قزوین

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nasser 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.