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1 Rial - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type D; Yazd
| Silver | 9.21 g | 25.2 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1232-1239 (1817-1824) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.21 g |
| Diameter | 25.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب دارالعبــادۀ یزد
۱۲٣۴
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 itself is made of silver and weighs 9.21 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
