50 Dinar - Naser al-Din Qajar 1293-1305 (1876-1888) front 50 Dinar - Naser al-Din Qajar 1293-1305 (1876-1888) back
50 Dinar - Naser al-Din Qajar 1293-1305 (1876-1888) photo
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50 Dinar - Naser al-Din Qajar

 
Copper 4.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1293-1305 (1876-1888)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Dinars (0.05)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15614
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Radiant sunface within wreath divided by crown at top. Date beneath, mint mark (if present) left of date.

Script: Persian

Lettering: FP ۱۲۹۴

Translation: 1294

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Dinar coin from Iran made of Copper is that it features an image of Naser al-Din Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1876 to 1888. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features an intricate design of flowers and other symbols. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the Qajar dynasty and the history of Iran.