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1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type A; Shiraz
| Silver | 10.6 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 | 10.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#432563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription including mint name.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
العزه الله
ضرب دارالعلم شیراز
Lettering (regular font):
العزه الله
ضرب دارالعلم شیراز
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 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. This coin, which was minted in Shiraz, is a rare example of the currency that was used during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
