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½ Tuman - Naser Al-Din Qajar
| Gold | 1.66 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1293-1295 (1876-1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5000 Dinars |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالخـــلافه طهران
۱۲۹۳
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالخـــلافه طهران
۱۲۹۳
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tuman coin from Iran made of Gold is that it was minted during the reign of Naser Al-Din Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1876 to 1878. This coin was a standard circulation coin and was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The fact that it was minted during a specific period and made of a valuable material makes it a unique and interesting piece of history.
