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1 Tumân - Fatḥ Alī Qājār Type Y; Hamedān
| Gold | 3.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1246-1250 (1831-1835) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Toman (تومان) (10) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend: Stroked in Hamadan the clean land
Coinage Date
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب بلده طيبه همدان
۱۲۴۳
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب بلده طيبه همدان
۱۲۴۳
Comment
Variety minted in 1248 AH.
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 his reign saw significant political and economic changes in Iran, including the introduction of new currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. This coin, minted in 1831-1835, is a testament to the economic and cultural developments that took place during his rule.
