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Ashrafi - Fath Ali Shah
1212 (1797) year| Gold | 3.35 g |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Baba Khan (1797-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1212 (1797) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (48) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
۱۲۱۲
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالسلطنه طهران
۱۲۱۲
Comment
Fath-'Ali Shah, also known as Baba Khan.
Struck in the year of his coronation in Ashrafi standard, these coins in the name of Baba Khan in 1212 AH must have been struck just before the coronation when he changed his name to Fath-'Ali.
The lettering of this coin has an error on obverse: The right lettering is: الملک لله
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi - Fath Ali Shah 1212 (1797) gold coin from Iran is that it was minted during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar, who was the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty and ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. The coin features an intricate design that includes the bust of Fath Ali Shah on one side and an inscription in Persian on the other side. The coin's gold content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
