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1 Tumân - Moḥammad Alī Qājār

1327 (1909) year
Gold (.900) 2.8744 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Ali Shah (1907-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1909)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
2.8744 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57379
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
السّلطان محمدعلی شاه قاجار
طهران

Translation:
Sultan Mohammed 'Ali Shah Qajar
Tehran

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tumân coin from Iran made of Gold (.900) weighing 2.8744 g is that it was minted during the reign of Moḥammad Alī Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1907 until his overthrow in 1909. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to modernize Iran's currency and promote the country's economic development. Despite the coin's small denomination, it was made of gold, which reflects the rich cultural heritage and economic significance of Iran during that time.