500 Dinar - Mohammad Ali Qajar 1326-1327 (1908-1909) front 500 Dinar - Mohammad Ali Qajar 1326-1327 (1908-1909) back
500 Dinar - Mohammad Ali Qajar 1326-1327 (1908-1909) photo
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500 Dinar - Mohammad Ali Qajar

 
Silver (.900) - -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Ali Shah (1907-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1326-1327 (1908-1909)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Dinars (0.5)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#183809
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lettering: ۵۰۰ دینار

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Dinar coin from Iran featuring Mohammad Ali Qajar is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued in 1908-1909, a period known as the "Constitutional Revolution," which saw the creation of a new constitution and the establishment of a parliament in Iran. This was a significant turning point in Iranian history, marking the beginning of a transition towards modernization and democratization.