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2 Tumân - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār
| Gold (.900) | 5.7488 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1299 (1879-1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Toman (تومان) (20) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.7488 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: السُّلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
Comment
The right legend on the obverse has an additional word on coins which minted in AH1299:۱۲۶۴ جلوس سلطنت "در" سنه
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1879 to 1882. He was known for his efforts to modernize Iran and introduce new economic and political reforms, which had a significant impact on the country's development. This coin, made of gold and weighing 5.7488 grams, is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Iran during that time.
