1 Qiran - Naser al-Din Qajar (Rasht)
Obverse
Lettering: السلطان بن السلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
Reverse
Lettering: ضرب دارالمرز رشت ۱۲۸۹
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Naser al-Din Shah (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Qiran (Numeric: 1)
References
Album Islamic #2938X
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
السلطان بن السلطان ناصرالدین شاه قاجار
Reverse Lettering
ضرب دارالمرز رشت ۱۲۸۹
Comments
Transitional pattern with mint epithet Dar al-Marz.
Between AH1293 and 1296, modern machine-made coinage was introduced into Iran at the Tehran mint, while around this same time several Iranian mints struck old style hammered transitional or "pattern" types. The remaining provincial mints were closed down gradually between AH1292 and 1295.
The reverse of this piece is very similar to the last regular issue of Rasht with the toughra form of the mint name, struck in AH1291-92.
The reverse of this piece is very similar to the last regular issue of Rasht with the toughra form of the mint name, struck in AH1291-92. 
