500 Dīnār - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1313-1322 (1896-1904) front 500 Dīnār - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1313-1322 (1896-1904) back
500 Dīnār - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār 1313-1322 (1896-1904) photo
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500 Dīnār - Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār

 
Silver (.900) 2.3025 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (1896-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1313-1322 (1896-1904)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Dinars (0.5)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
2.3025 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57372
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Lettering:
۱۳۱۴
۵۰۰ دینار

Comment


There is a coin with title of "Mozaffar dl-Din" but a mintage date of AH 1298; indicating that the reverse die belonged to "Naser al-Din".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian design elements and modern European influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and political turmoil of the time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Moẓaffar od-Dīn Qājār, the Shah of Iran from 1896 to 1904, while the reverse side depicts a stylized lion and sun motif, which was a common symbol of Persian royalty. The use of silver in the coin's composition also adds to its value and historical significance.