⅕ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1301 (1880-1884) front ⅕ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1301 (1880-1884) back
⅕ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1297-1301 (1880-1884) photo
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⅕ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

 
Gold (.900) 0.5749 g -
Description
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
References
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.