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¼ Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Tehran
1214 (1799) year| Silver | 2.58 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1214 (1799) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1834 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
العزه لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Tehran) 1214 (1799) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Shah Qājār, who was the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty and ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Fatḥ Alī Shah, which replaced the old currency system that had been in place since the Safavid era. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.58 grams, and it featured an intricate design that included the Shah's name and title, as well as the date of minting. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of Iranian history and a sought-after collector's item.
