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½ Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type V; Tabrīz
| Gold | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1228-1231 (1813-1816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (4) |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسّلطنۀ تبریز
سنه ۱۲۲
Translation: Tabriz mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variety minted in 1231 AH.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type V; Tabrīz) 1228-1231 (1813-1816) gold coin from Iran is that it was issued during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Shah Qājār, who was the second Qajar king of Iran and ruled from 1797 to 1834. This coin was minted in the city of Tabrīz and is a rare example of a gold coin issued during this time period. It weighs 2.4 grams and is made of gold, which gives an idea of the value and wealth that this coin represented during its time.
