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1 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar

1294 (1877) year
Gold (.900) 3.4525 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1294 (1877)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.4525 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#213254
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
طهران

Comment

Coins of this type dated AH1296 and of reduced weight, 2.87 grams, .900 gold (See KM#932)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar 1294 (1877) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Iran. The coin was issued during the reign of Naser al-Din Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 to 1896. During his reign, Iran underwent significant modernization efforts, including the creation of a new currency system, the establishment of a postal service, and the construction of railroads. The 1 Toman coin, made of gold and weighing 3.4525 grams, was a symbol of this modernization and the country's growing economic and political influence in the region.