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½ Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type W; Tabrīz
| Gold | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1232-1238 (1817-1823) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (4) |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسّلطنه تبریز
۱۲۳۶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type W; Tabrīz) 1232-1238 (1817-1823) gold coin from Iran is that it was minted 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 part of a new currency system introduced by Fatḥ Alī Shah, which aimed to replace the old currency system that had been in place since the Safavid era. The ½ Tumân coin was equivalent to half of a Tumân, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of gold and weighed 2.3 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
