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2 Tumân - Āghā Moḥammad Khān Type B; Tehrān

1209 (1795) year
Gold 16.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Agha Mohammad Khan (1779-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1209 (1795)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Tumân (400)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
16.4 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29109
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend: On gold and silver to be sign
Be the coin of Sahib Az-Zaman (Twelfth Imam of Shi'a)

Lettering: بر زر و سیم تا نشان باشد سکه صاحب الزمان باشد

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Agha Mohammad Khan, who was the founder of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He was a powerful leader who brought stability to the country after a period of political turmoil, and his rule marked the beginning of a new era in Iran's history. The coin is a reflection of the economic and political reforms that he implemented during his reign, and it is a valuable piece of Iran's history.