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⅕ Toman - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār ND
| Gold | 0.5749 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1901-1902 |
| Value | 2000 Dinars |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.5749 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 3 January 1907 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within beaded circle, surrounded by wreath of oak and olive leaves.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
السلطان مظفرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران
Translation:
Alsultan Mozaffar al-din Shah Qajar
Tehran
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅕ Toman - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār ND (1901-1902) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār, who was the last ruler of the Qajar dynasty, which had been in power since 1789. This period saw significant political unrest and instability, as well as the rise of modernization and Westernization in Iran. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, both for its historical significance and its aesthetic beauty.
