10 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar (Golden Jubilee) 1293 (1876) front 10 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar (Golden Jubilee) 1293 (1876) back
10 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar (Golden Jubilee) 1293 (1876) photo
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10 Toman - Naser al-Din Qajar Golden Jubilee

1293 (1876) year
Gold (.900) 34.61 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1293 (1876)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Toman (تومان) (100)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
34.61 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138207
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lion with rising sun standing on plinth, surrounded by wreath of oak and olive leaves.

Engraver: Franz Pechan

Comment

This 10 Toman marks the 100" year of the Qajar Dynasty. It is also the year that machine-struck coins of Naser al-Din Shah started.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Naser al-Din Qajar's reign, also known as the "Golden Jubilee."