1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type D; Tabrīz) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) front 1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type D; Tabrīz) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) back
1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār (Type D; Tabrīz) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) photo
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1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type D; Tabrīz

 
Silver 9.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1233-1240 (1818-1825)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.21 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57487
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
ضرب دارالسّلطنه تبریز
سنه ۱۲۳۸

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, who was the second ruler of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1797 to 1834 and his reign saw significant political and economic changes in Iran, including the introduction of new currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin's design and silver content also reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time.