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½ Toman / 5000 Dinars - Naser ad-Din Qajar
1297 (1880) year| Gold | 1.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1297 (1880) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (تومان) (5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#402018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within beaded circle, surrounded by wreath of oak and olive leaves, mint name below.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران
Comment
Sincona calls this coin a pattern, but it looks identical to KM# 927 (listed as 5000 dinars).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Toman / 5000 Dinars - Naser ad-Din Qajar 1297 (1880) from Iran made of Gold weighing 1.44 g is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and European-style numismatic design. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Naser ad-Din Shah Qajar, the King of Iran from 1848 to 1896, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script. The reverse features a stylized representation of the Iranian coat of arms, with a lion and a sunburst, surrounded by more floral patterns and the coin's denomination in Persian and Arabic. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Iran and Europe during the late 19th century.
