© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
½ Tumân - Āghā Moḥammad Khān Type C; Raŝt
| Gold | 3.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1212 (1790-1798) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (4) |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
شد آفتاب و ماه زر و سیم در جهان
از سکه امام بحق صاحب الزمان
Translation:
Sun and the moon became gold and silver
Coin of righteous Imam Zaman
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Agha Mohammad Khan, who was the founder of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1790 to 1798 and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time, with intricate calligraphy and ornate patterns that were characteristic of Qajar-era coinage.
