© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
½ Tuman / 5000 Dinars - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar
| Gold (.900) | 1.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1324 (1902-1906) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (تومان) (5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
السّلطان مظفرالدّین شاه قاجار
طهران
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1896 until his death in 1907. During his reign, Iran underwent significant modernization and reform, including the creation of a new currency system, which this coin was a part of. The coin's design features the Shah's portrait on one side and the Iranian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's shift towards modernity and the Shah's efforts to modernize and strengthen Iran's economy.
