© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Pattern
1299 (1882) year| Gold (.900) | 1.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1299 (1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Toman (تومان) (5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Sign of Shadda (ّ) has been replaced with a dot (the previous sign for Shadda) under the sign (ُ) in designation of reverse die.
Lettering:
السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār (Pattern) 1299 (1882) from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Iran. The coin was issued during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 to 1896. During his reign, Iran underwent significant modernization efforts, including the creation of a new currency system, the introduction of modern education, and the expansion of trade and industry. The Pattern ½ Tumân coin, with its unique design and gold content, represents a fascinating piece of Iran's history and its efforts to modernize and engage with the global economy during this time.
