1 Toman - Naser ad-Din Qajar (Pattern) 1297 (1880) front 1 Toman - Naser ad-Din Qajar (Pattern) 1297 (1880) back
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1 Toman - Naser ad-Din Qajar Pattern

1297 (1880) year
Gold 2.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Pattern
Year
1297 (1880)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.89 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#402002
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription within beaded circle, surrounded by wreath of oak and olive leaves with mint name beneath.

Script: Persian

Lettering:
السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Toman - Naser ad-Din Qajar (Pattern) 1297 (1880) from Iran made of Gold weighing 2.89 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Iran. The Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, was in power at the time, and the country was undergoing rapid modernization and Westernization. This coin, with its unique design and gold content, reflects the cultural and economic exchanges that were taking place between Iran and Europe during this period.