500 Dinar (Gold) - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar 1319 (1901) front 500 Dinar (Gold) - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar 1319 (1901) back
500 Dinar (Gold) - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar 1319 (1901) photo
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500 Dinar Gold - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar

1319 (1901) year
Gold (.900) 2.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1319 (1901)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Dinars (0.5)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
2.55 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#401843
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned lion and rising sun, oak and olive wreath surrounding, inscription in exergue.

Script: Persian

Lettering: پانصد دینار

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold.  Rare and possibly unique.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Dinar (Gold) - Mozaffar ad-Din Qajar 1319 (1901) from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Iran. The coin was issued during the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, who was the Shah of Iran from 1896 until his death in 1907. This period saw significant political and social reform in Iran, including the creation of a new constitution and the establishment of a parliament. Despite the changes, the coin still maintains a high level of historical and cultural significance, and is a valuable addition to any collection of numismatics.