1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Rikab) 1213 (1799) front 1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Rikab) 1213 (1799) back
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1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type A; Rikab

1213 (1799) year
Silver 10.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1213 (1799)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.36 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62073
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
السلطان فتحعلی شاه قاجار
۱۲۱۳

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Rikab) 1213 (1799) coin from Iran is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in coinage at the time. This decision to use silver was likely influenced by the country's economic and political circumstances, as well as the desire to create a coin that would be perceived as valuable and prestigious. The use of silver in this coin reflects the importance placed on the currency and the efforts of the government to establish a strong and stable economy.