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⅕ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār
| Gold (.900) | 0.5749 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1297-1301 (1880-1884) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅕ Toman (تومان) (2) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 0.5749 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 1880-1884. 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. This coin, made of gold and weighing 0.5749 grams, is a symbol of the economic growth and progress that Iran experienced during his reign.