5 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311 (1894) front 5 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311 (1894) back
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5 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

1311 (1894) year
Silver (.900) 23.0251 g 36.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1311 (1894)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Qiran (قران)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
23.0251 g
Diameter
36.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62098
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion and Sun
Oak and Olive leaves

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311 (1894) coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1848 until his death in 1896. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured a portrait of the Shah on one side and various symbols and inscriptions on the other. The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighed 23.0251 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.