© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Toman - Agha Muhammad Khan Qajar type C; Kashan
| Gold | 4.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1206 (1791-1792) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Tuman (100) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالمومنین کاشان
یا محمد یا محمد یا محمد
۱۲۰۶
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالمومنین کاشان
یا محمد یا محمد یا محمد
۱۲۰۶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Agha Muhammad Khan Qajar, who was the first Shah of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1789 to 1797 and was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his patronage of the arts and literature. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
