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1 Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar Astarabad
1272 (1856) year| Silver | 5.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1272 (1856) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint name within wreath.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
ضرب دارالمومنین استراباد
۱۲۷۲
Edge
Plain
Comment
A similar type with different reverse exists (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar (Astarabad) 1272 (1856) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 until his death in 1896. This coin was minted in the city of Astarabad, which is now known as Gorgan, in the north of Iran. The coin was made of silver and weighs 5.38 grams, making it a significant piece of currency during its time.
