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1 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Mashhad
| Silver | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1266-1295 (1850-1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qiran (قران) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Eight stars around (representative of 8th imam of Shi'ite whose shrine is in Mashhad)
Mintage place and date
Lettering:
ضرب مشهد مقدس
۱۲۷۹
Translation: Struck in Holy Mashhad
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qiran coin from Iran, made of Silver and weighing 5g, is that it features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a stylized depiction of a lion and a sun, which are symbols of power and prosperity in Persian culture.
