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5 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar mule
1318 (1901) year| Gold | 14.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1318 (1901) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 000 Dinars |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
The Lion & Sun type 5 Toman are medallic, however this is an unpublished regular 5 Toman issue with the reverse of the 10 Toman bust type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Toman - Mozaffar al-Din Qajar (mule) 1318 (1901) coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, the fifth Qajar king of Iran, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script. The reverse side depicts a stylized representation of a lion and a sun, symbols of power and prosperity in Persian culture, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The coin's design is notable for its blend of traditional Persian artistic styles with European influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and modernization efforts of the Qajar dynasty during this period.
