© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar Astarabad ND
| Silver | 4.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1859 |
| Value | 1 Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#214428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name within circle decorated with arcs.
Script: Persian
Lettering: ضرب دارالمومنین استراباد
Edge
Plain
Comment
Very few examples of portrait type Qirans struck at Astarabad are known, so it is unknown if this type is undated or if the date is in the area of weak strike. One other Astarabad example has a different reverse (see link).Album believes these were transitional issues struck during the coinage reform of the early 1270s, so a date range of 1271-1275 is likely (consistent with the 1272 portrait types struck in Tehran).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar (Astarabad) ND (1855-1859) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian calligraphy and European-style numismatic design, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Qajar dynasty during that time period.
