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2 Ashrafi - Mohammad Ali Qajar Pattern
1326 (1908) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Ali Shah (1907-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1326 (1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Toman (تومان) (20) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within beaded circle, wreath in outer margin
Lettering:
السُلطان مُحمّدعلی شاه قاجار
دو اشرفی
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ashrafi - Mohammad Ali Qajar (Pattern) 1326 (1908) from Iran made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and modern European influences in its design. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Mohammad Ali Qajar, the Shah of Iran from 1907 to 1909, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script. The reverse features a stylized representation of the Iranian lion and sun emblem, with the coin's denomination and date inscribed in both Persian and Arabic. This blend of traditional and modern elements reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of Iranian history.
