1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type T1; Shiraz) 1221 (1806) front 1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type T1; Shiraz) 1221 (1806) back
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1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar Type T1; Shiraz

1221 (1806) year
Gold 5.71 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1221 (1806)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.71 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1834
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#213653
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
ضرب دارالعلم شیراز
۱۲۲۱

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bverse style similar to silver type A, reverse similar to silver type B, a combination unknown for silver coins. Type T1 is stylistically identical to type S2, but struck to a reduced weight, lowered from about 6.14g (32 nokhod) to 5.76g (30 nokhod).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (Type T1; Shiraz) 1221 (1806) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Fat'h Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty and ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. This coin was minted in the city of Shiraz and is made of gold, weighing 5.71 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, particularly those interested in the history and numismatics of Iran.