10 Tumân - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1314 (1897) front 10 Tumân - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1314 (1897) back
10 Tumân - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1314 (1897) photo
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10 Tumân - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār

1314 (1897) year
Gold (.900) 28.744 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1314 (1897)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Toman (تومان) (100)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
28.744 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1907
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62140
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Legend: al-Sultan al-`Azam wa’l Khaqan al-Afkhim Muzaffar al-din Shah Qajar 1314, value below

Lettering:
طهران
السّلطان الاعـــظم و الخاقان الافخم مظفر الدین شاه قاجار
۱۳۱۴
ده تومان

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Tumân coin from Iran, minted in 1314 (1897), is that it was made of .900 gold and weighed 28.744 grams. This makes it a relatively large and valuable coin, especially considering its age and historical significance. Additionally, the coin features an intricate design, including an image of Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār, the Shah of Iran at the time, and various other symbols and markings that reflect the cultural and political context of the era. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of numismatic history that offers a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of late 19th-century Iran.