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© Sincona AG
1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type A; Lahijan
| Silver | 10.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1213-1216 (1798-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | First Rial (1798-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name within geometric figure. Date below.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب لاهیجان
۱۲۱۶
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب لاهیجان
۱۲۱۶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fat'h Ali Qajar, who was the second Shah 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 coinage systems and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin , which was minted between 1798 and 1801, is a rare example of the silver coins that were issued during his reign and is highly sought after by collectors today.
