1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type A; Qazvin) 1213-1216 (1798-1801) front 1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type A; Qazvin) 1213-1216 (1798-1801) back
1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type A; Qazvin) 1213-1216 (1798-1801) photo
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1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type A; Qazvin

 
Silver 10.24 g -
Description
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
10.24 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#238062
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription including mint name, AH date at bottom.

Script: Persian (nastaliq)

Lettering:
العزة لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه قزوین

Lettering (regular font):
العزة لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه قزوین

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 currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 10.24 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.