10 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar 1318 (1901) front 10 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar 1318 (1901) back
10 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar 1318 (1901) photo
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10 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar

1318 (1901) year
Gold (.900) 28.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1318 (1901)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Toman (تومان) (100)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
28.60 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138210
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion walking left holding sword, radiant sunface above, all within wreath.

Comment

The reverse of this 10 Toman of Mozaffar al-Din Shah is from an altered reverse die of Naser al-Din Shah.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar 1318 (1901) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and modern European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, the ruler of Iran at the time, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and calligraphy. The reverse side features a stylized representation of the Iranian coat of arms, with a lion and a sun symbol surrounded by more floral patterns. This blend of traditional and modern design elements reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.