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1000 Dīnār - Ahmad Qājār

 
Silver (.900) 4.605 g 23.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Ahmad Shah (1909-1925)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1331-1344 (1912-1925)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1000 Dinars
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
4.605 g
Diameter
23.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29129
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Radiant lion holding sword within crowned wreath

Lettering: يك هزار دنار

Translation: One thousand Dinars

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Dīnār - Ahmad Qājār 1331-1344 (1912-1925) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The Ahmad Qājār dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, was the last Iranian dynasty before the country became a republic. This coin was minted during the reign of Ahmad Shah Qājār, who was the last ruler of the dynasty and ruled from 1909 to 1925. During his reign, Iran was facing significant political and economic challenges, including the rise of nationalist movements, the discovery of oil, and the influence of European powers. Despite these challenges, the 1000 Dīnār coin remained a symbol of Iran's rich history and culture, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1331 (1912)  1310000 - - - - - -
1332 (1913)  1891000 - - - - - -
1333 (1914)  2179000 - - - - - -
1334 (1915)  1273000 - - - - - -
1335 (1916)  2162000 - - - - - -
1336 (1917)  1412000 - - - - - -
1337 (1918)  3330000 - - - - - -
1339 (1920)  35000 - - - - - -
1340 (1921)  28000 - - - - - -
1341 (1922)  170000 - - - - - -
1342 (1923)  255000 - - - - - -
1343 (1924)  1345000 - - - - - -
1344 (1925)  2978000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Dīnār - Ahmad Qājār 1331-1344 (1912-1925) coin.