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1 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
طهران
۱۲۹٥
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is one of the last hammered Qirans before the completed transfer to modern machine-striking.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1295 (1878) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, was known for its efforts to modernize and Westernize the country, and the minting of this coin reflects that effort. The coin's design, which features a crowned lion and sun on one side and a Persian inscription on the other, was influenced by European coinage designs of the time and represents a departure from traditional Islamic coinage designs. This coin is a tangible representation of Iran's efforts to adopt new ideas and technologies during a period of rapid change.
