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¼ Toman - Agha Mohammad Khan
1208 (1794) year| Gold | 2.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1208 (1794) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Toman (تومان) (2.5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name and date.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
یا محمد
ضرب خوی
۱۲۰۸
Lettering (regular font):
یا محمد
ضرب خوی
۱۲۰۸
Translation:
Oh Mohammad
Khoy mint.
AH 1208
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Toman - Agha Mohammad Khan 1208 (1794) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, who was the founder of the Qajar dynasty and the first Shah of Iran. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Agha Mohammad Khan, which replaced the old currency system that had been in place since the Safavid era. The ¼ Toman coin was made of gold and weighed 2.03 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
