1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Tehrān) 1216 (1802) front 1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Tehrān) 1216 (1802) back
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1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type A; Tehrān

1216 (1802) year
Silver 10.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1216 (1802)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57900
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
العزة لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
۱۲۱٥

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type A; Tehrān) 1216 (1802) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, who was the second ruler of the Qajar dynasty and ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. This coin was minted in Tehran and is made of silver, weighing 10.36 grams. It is a standard circulation coin and has a diameter of 25 mm. The obverse side of the coin features the crowned bust of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, while the reverse side features the denomination and the date of minting in Persian script. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, providing a glimpse into Iran's rich history and cultural heritage.