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½ Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type B; Rasht
1222 (1807) year| Silver | 5.24 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1222 (1807) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.24 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1834 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب دارالمرز رشت
۱۲۲۲
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type B; Rasht) 1222 (1807) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Fat'h Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second Qajar king of Iran and ruled from 1797 to 1834. This coin was minted in the city of Rasht, which is located in the northern part of Iran, and it was made of silver. The coin weighs 5.24 grams and has a diameter of 23 millimeters. It features an intricate design that includes the bust of Fat'h Ali Shah Qajar on one side and an inscription in Persian on the other side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and political history of Iran during the Qajar period.
