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1 Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

1310 (1893) year
Gold (.900) 2.8744 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1310 (1893)
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
5 January 1896
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62112
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

First Nasir-type legend within beaded circle and crowned wreath, date added

Lettering:
السّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
۱۳۱۰
طهران

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1310 (1893) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 until his death in 1896. During his reign, Iran underwent significant modernization efforts, including the construction of railroads, telegraph lines, and other infrastructure projects. This coin, made of gold and weighing 2.8744 grams, is a tangible representation of the country's efforts to embrace modernity and become a major player in the global economy.