Ahmad Shah Qajar — Tehran Mint

Historical context — Qajar Dynasty

Qajar coinage introduced the Lion-and-Sun emblem, mechanised minting (1877), and the country's first banknotes (1890, Imperial Bank of Persia). Denominations: toman (gold), qiran (silver), shahi (copper).

Frequently asked

What is the Ahmad Shah Qajar — Tehran Mint?

Last Qajar ruler — crowned aged 11, deposed by Reza Khan in 1925. His machine-struck Tehran-mint coinage carries solar Hijri (SH) dates. It was struck in 1909–1925 CE at Tehran under Ahmad Shah Qajar.

What metal and weight is it?

Silver.

What designs appear on it?

Obverse: Ruler's young bust facing. Reverse: Lion-and-Sun with crown, denomination and SH date.

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Silver

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