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12 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1310 (1884-1893)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
12 Dinars (0.012)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62084
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Qajar (Kinani) Crown (above)
The Sun (in center)
Oak and Olive leaves

Script: Persian

Lettering: ۱۳۰۱

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1301-1310 (1884-1893) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1884 until his death in 1893. During his reign, Iran faced numerous challenges, including foreign intervention, political instability, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout this period and was made of copper, which was a widely used material for coinage at the time.