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10 Shahi - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār
| Silver (.900) | 2.3025 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1310-1311 (1893-1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Shahi (0.5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.3025 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion brandishing sword walking left, digits of date before and after legs. Sun behind with crown above, value inscription in exergue, wreath surrounding all.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
١٣١٠
شاهی
شیرو خورشید - ده
Translation: Dah (10) Shai
Comment
The NGC online version of Krause SCWC appears to use an incorrect photo for this type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and modern European influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned portrait of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, the Shah of Iran, surrounded by a wreath of flowers, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a lion and a sun, which are symbols of power and prosperity in Persian culture. The coin's design reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925.
