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© Sincona AG
½ Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar Pattern ND
| Gold | 2.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1896-1907 |
| Value | 5000 Dinars |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
السلطان مظفرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران
Comment
All bust type / Toman of Mozaffar al-Din Shah are facing to the right. This is the only known example with the bust facing left – never recorded.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar (Pattern) ND (1896-1907) from Iran made of Gold weighing 2.94 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Iran. The coin was issued during the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1896 until his death in 1907. During his reign, Iran was undergoing rapid modernization and westernization, and the coinage was part of this process. The Pattern ½ Toman coin was one of the first coins to be minted using modern machinery and techniques, and it was intended to replace the traditional silver coins that had been used in Iran for centuries. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the early modernization efforts in Iran and is highly sought after by collectors.
