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1 Rial - Fateh Ali Shah Type B; Tabriz
| Silver | 10.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1219-1222 (1840-1843) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bullet) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#398061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inside consecutive arcs.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنة تبريز
١٢٢٢
Translation: Hammered in the house of sultanate Tabriz 1222.
Edge
Irregular thickness
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rial - Fateh Ali Shah (Type B; Tabriz) 1219-1222 (1840-1843) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Fateh Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second ruler of the Qajar dynasty and ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. During his reign, Iran faced challenges such as foreign intervention, territorial losses, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of Iran's history and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage.
