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500 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār Royal Visit
1307 (1890) year| Silver (.900) | 2.3025 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1307 (1890) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Dinars (0.5) |
| Currency | Qiran (1825-1932) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.3025 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: دینار ۵۰۰
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal visit of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, the Shah of Iran, to Europe in 1890. The coin's design features an image of the Shah on the obverse side, and a depiction of the Iranian coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Iranian history and royal memorabilia.
