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1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar type S; Tehran
| Gold | 6.11 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1213-1216 (1798-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Toman (تومان) (10) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | 1834 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#213662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ruler's name and titles.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
العزة لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
Lettering (regular font):
العزة لله
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date is often missing (worn or off flan), though undated specimens also exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type S; Tehran) 1213-1216 (1798-1801) coin from Iran is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925. The fact that this coin was minted in Tehran, the capital city of Iran, adds to its historical significance and cultural importance.
