1 Tuman - Fatḥ Ali Qajar (Type S2; Tehran) 1217 (1803) front 1 Tuman - Fatḥ Ali Qajar (Type S2; Tehran) 1217 (1803) back
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1 Tuman - Fatḥ Ali Qajar Type S2; Tehran

1217 (1803) year
Gold 6.09 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1217 (1803)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (8)
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.09 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285751
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
۱۲۱۷

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tuman - Fatḥ Ali Qajar (Type S2; Tehran) 1217 (1803) gold coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features a stylized depiction of the Persian lion and sun emblem, while the reverse side bears the name of the ruler, Fatḥ Ali Qajar, in Arabic script. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925.