5000 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1296-1297 (1879-1880) front 5000 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1296-1297 (1879-1880) back
5000 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1296-1297 (1879-1880) photo
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5000 Dīnār - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

 
Silver (.900) 23.0251 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1296-1297 (1879-1880)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5000 Dinars
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
23.0251 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29119
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Legend and value within circle and wreath

Translation:
Al-Sultan Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar
Five thousand dinars
1297

Edge

Plain

Comment

DAv.#285

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and European influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Qajar dynasty. The coin's design includes intricate floral patterns, Arabic script, and a portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, the ruler at the time, in a style that combines traditional Persian art with European realism. This blend of styles is a hallmark of the Qajar period and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.