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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
½ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Tehrān
| Silver | 2.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1271-1275 (1855-1859) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Seated lion above
Olive leaves
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالخلافه طهران
۱۲۷۱
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالخلافه طهران
۱۲۷۱
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.
