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1 Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār type R; Tehrān

1212 (1798) year
Gold 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1212 (1798)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (8)
Currency
First Rial (1798-1825)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
1834
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#61981
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
آمده از فتحعلی
سکه بزر شاهی

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Fatḥ Alī Qājār, who was the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He ruled from 1797 to 1834 and was known for his efforts to modernize Iran and strengthen its economy. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.