1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type V; Isfahan) 1227-1229 (1812-1814) front 1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type V; Isfahan) 1227-1229 (1812-1814) back
1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type V; Isfahan) 1227-1229 (1812-1814) photo
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1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar type V; Isfahan

 
Gold 4.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1227-1229 (1812-1814)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#213824
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Persian

Lettering:
ضرب دارالسّلطنه اصفهان
۱۲۲۸

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar (type V; Isfahan) 1227-1229 (1812-1814) 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 Isfahan, a city known for its rich cultural and artistic heritage, adds to its historical and cultural significance.