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½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Qazvīn
Silver | 2.5 g | - |
Issuer | Iran |
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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 |
Numista | N#57418 |
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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.