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1 Toman - Fat'h Ali Qajar type V; Isfahan
Gold | 4.8 g | - |
Issuer | Iran |
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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 |
Numista | N#213824 |
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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.