What metal and weight is the Naser al-Din Shah Gold Toman — Tehran?

Gold, weighing approximately ~2.88 g.

Qajar Dynasty

Naser al-Din Shah Gold Toman — Tehran

Standard one-toman gold piece from the Tehran mint after the 1877 mechanisation. Naser al-Din Shah's three European tours (1873, 1878, 1889) brought back the milling technology and bank-charter ideas that transformed Iranian money.

Key specifications for Naser al-Din Shah Gold Toman — Tehran
Date	1848–1896 CE
Ruler / issuer	Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
Mint	Tehran
Metal	Gold
Weight	~2.88 g
Era	Qajar Dynasty (1789 – 1925 CE)
Region	Iran

Obverse

Crowned Lion-and-Sun emblem with rayed sun-face.

Reverse

Shah's name and titles in Nastaliq; AH date.

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).

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Frequently asked

What is the Naser al-Din Shah Gold Toman — Tehran?: Standard one-toman gold piece from the Tehran mint after the 1877 mechanisation. Naser al-Din Shah's three European tours (1873, 1878, 1889) brought back the milling technology and bank-charter ideas that transformed Iranian money. It was struck in 1848–1896 CE at Tehran under Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.
What metal and weight is it?: Gold, weighing approximately ~2.88 g.
What designs appear on it?: Obverse: Crowned Lion-and-Sun emblem with rayed sun-face. Reverse: Shah's name and titles in Nastaliq; AH date.

Naser al-Din Shah 10 Toman Gold

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar

Late 19th century

Heavy ceremonial gold piece — among the largest circulating Iranian gold coins of the 19th century. Rare in collectors' hands; struck primarily for royal gifts and bullion reserve.