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1 Qiran - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type E; Mashhad
| Silver | 6.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1247-1250 (1832-1835) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب مشهد مقدس
سنه ۱۲۴۷
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب مشهد مقدس
سنه ۱۲۴۷
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, who was the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1797 to 1834 and his reign saw significant political and economic changes in Iran, including the introduction of new currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of Iran's numismatic history.
