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1 Falus - Fat'h Ali Qajar
| Bronze | 14.9 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1233-1234 (1818-1819) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄20) |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب رشت
۱۲۳۴
Translation:
Rasht Mint
Date
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Falus coin from Iran, minted during the reign of Fat'h Ali Qajar in 1233-1234 (1818-1819), is that it was made of bronze and weighed 14.9 grams. This is notable because it was a significant departure from the standard coinage of the time, which was typically made of silver or gold. The use of bronze for coinage was a deliberate choice made by the Qajar government to address the shortage of precious metals in the country and to make coinage more accessible to the general population. This move was seen as a way to promote trade and commerce, and it marked a significant shift in the economic policies of the Qajar dynasty.
