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1 Tumân - Moḥammad Qājār Type S; Shīrāz
| Gold | 3.84 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Shah (1834-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1255-1258 (1839-1842) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Toman (تومان) (10) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend:
Lettering:
ضرب دارالعــلم شيراز
۱۲٥٨
Translation:
Struck in Shiraz the science land
1257
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tumân coin from Iran, minted during the reign of Moḥammad Qājār (Type S; Shīrāz) from 1255-1258 (1839-1842), is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.84 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin among collectors and historians.
