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Coinage of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar

2 catalogued issues of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar — metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions with references.

In short

Mozaffar al-Din Shah (1896–1907) signed the constitutional decree of 1906 that created Iran's first parliament, and his machine-struck krans and tomans are the coinage of that constitutional moment. Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar issued 2 catalogued coin types dated 1313 CE – 1907 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Silver, Gold at Tehran (machine-struck).

Catalogued
2
Eras
1
Metals
2
Denominations
1

Key facts

Key facts about Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar in the Persian Treasury catalogue
Catalogued pieces2
Date range1313 CE – 1907 CE
Eras representedQajar Dynasty
MetalsSilver, Gold
DenominationsToman
MintsTehran (machine-struck)
Reign1896–1907
Constitution granted1906
Oil concessionD'Arcy, 1901
CoinageMachine-struck Tehran krans, tomans

The Constitutional Revolution

Faced with protest over foreign concessions, tariff policy and Belgian customs administration, Mozaffar al-Din granted a constitution and convened the first Majlis in October 1906, dying days after signing the fundamental law.

His reign also brought the first Iranian cinema, the first cars and the oil concession to William Knox D'Arcy — the agreement out of which the entire twentieth-century politics of Iranian oil grew.

Late Qajar coinage

Coinage by this point is fully machine-struck at Tehran on European presses, with a lion-and-sun reverse, Persian date and clean milled edges — technically modern money for a state under severe financial strain.

Silver krans and 2-kran pieces are common and inexpensive; gold tomans of the reign are the collectable end, and full-strike examples with clear dates are worth seeking.

Qajar Dynasty · 1789 – 1925 CE

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Mozaffar al-Din Shah — Tehran Mint

Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar

1896–1907 CE

Mozaffar al-Din Shah signed the 1906 Constitution that established Iran's first parliament (Majles), making him the last absolute Qajar monarch. His machine-struck Tehran coinage in qirans and tomans set the standard for late-Qajar circulation.

Mozaffar al-Din Shah 2 Toman Gold

Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar

AH 1313–1324 / 1896–1907 CE

Mozaffar al-Din was the shah who signed the 1906 Constitution five days before his death — the first constitutional monarchy in the Islamic world. His machine-struck gold is well-engraved and relatively common. Image: related Naser al-Din Tehran gold.

Frequently asked about Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar

What did Mozaffar al-Din Shah do?
He granted Iran's first constitution in 1906, creating the Majlis, and earlier signed the 1901 D'Arcy oil concession that led to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
Are his coins valuable?
Silver krans are common and affordable; gold tomans and high-grade full-strike silver carry real premiums.
What coins did Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar issue?
Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar issued 2 catalogued coin types dated 1313 CE – 1907 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Silver, Gold at Tehran (machine-struck).
How many Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar pieces are catalogued on Persian Treasury?
2 items, dated 1313 CE – 1907 CE, spread across 1 era: Qajar Dynasty.
Which metals were used for Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar coinage?
Silver, Gold. Each entry records the metal, the approximate weight where known, and a cited reference.
Which denominations are associated with Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar?
Toman. Every denomination has its own reference page with dated examples.
Where were Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar coins minted?
Recorded mints include Tehran (machine-struck).

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