1 Qiran - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type E; Yazd) 1246 (1830) front 1 Qiran - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type E; Yazd) 1246 (1830) back
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1 Qiran - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type E; Yazd

1246 (1830) year
Silver 6.92 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1246 (1830)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Qiran (قران)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.92 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1834
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196611
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lettering:
ضرب دارالعبـــادۀ یزد
۱۲۴۶

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Qiran - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type E; Yazd) 1246 (1830) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Persian architectural elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Fat'h Ali Shah Qajar, the second Qajar king of Iran, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script. The reverse side features a stunning representation of the Imam Mosque in Isfahan, a famous architectural landmark in Iran, along with the coin's denomination and mintage year. This blend of Islamic and Persian influences reflects the rich cultural heritage of Iran during the Qajar era.