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½ Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type A; Lāhījān
1217 (1803) year| Silver | 5.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1217 (1803) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
العزه لله
السلطان فتحعلی
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Lāhījān) 1217 (1803) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features a stylized depiction of the Lion and Sun emblem, which was a common motif in Iranian coinage during the Qajar period. However, the reverse side of the coin features a depiction of a crowned portrait of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage design that did not depict human figures. This blend of styles reflects the cultural influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.
