½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1313 (1880-1896) front ½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1313 (1880-1896) back
½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1313 (1880-1896) photo
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½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

 
Gold (.900) 1.4372 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1297-1313 (1880-1896)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Toman (تومان) (5)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.4372 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57362
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Lettering:
السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران

Translation:
Sultan Nasr al-din Shah Qajar
Tehran

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1880 to 1896. He was known for his efforts to modernize Iran and introduce new economic and political reforms, which had a significant impact on the country's development. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 1.4372 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.