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1 Toman - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar Pattern
1316 (1898) year| Gold | 2.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1316 (1898) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Toman (تومان) (10) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within beaded circle, surrouinded by wreath of oak and olive leaves.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
السّلطان مظّفرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران
Comment
Solid gold example of a pattern normally struck in bronze or gilt bronze (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Toman - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar (Pattern) 1316 (1898) from Iran made of Gold weighing 2.49 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Iran. The coin was issued during the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1896 until his death in 1907. During his reign, Iran was undergoing rapid modernization and westernization, and the coinage was part of this process. The Pattern 1 Toman was one of the first coins to be minted using modern techniques and materials, and it marked a departure from the traditional coinage of the time. It's a fascinating piece of history that highlights the evolution of Iran's currency and the country's efforts to modernize and adapt to changing times.
