Toman - Fath-Ali Qajar (Type W; Kermanshah) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) front Toman - Fath-Ali Qajar (Type W; Kermanshah) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) back
Toman - Fath-Ali Qajar (Type W; Kermanshah) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) photo
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Toman - Fath-Ali Qajar Type W; Kermanshah

 
Gold 4.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Fath-Ali Shah (1797-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1233-1240 (1818-1825)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Toman (تومان) (10)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.56 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418883
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Persian (nastaliq)

Lettering:
ضرب دارالدوله کرمان شهان
سنه ۱۲۳۳

Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالدوله کرمان شهان
سنه ۱۲۳۳

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Toman - Fath-Ali Qajar (Type W; Kermanshah) 1233-1240 (1818-1825) gold coin from Iran is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Persian architectural elements on its reverse side. The coin's design includes intricate patterns and calligraphy that reflect the artistic and cultural influences of the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, the second Shah of the Qajar dynasty, who ruled from 1797 to 1834. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.