1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type A; Tabriz) 1212 (1798) front 1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type A; Tabriz) 1212 (1798) back
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1 Rial - Fat'h Ali Qajar type A; Tabriz

1212 (1798) year
Silver 11.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1212 (1798)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.35 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#213893
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mint & date

Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه تبریز
۱۲۱۲

Edge

Plain

Comment

Baba Khan was the informal name of Fath 'Ali Shah, who only took the name Fath 'Ali at the time of his coronation later in AH1212.

Interesting fact

The Fat'h Ali Qajar coin is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.