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5.000 Dinars, 1320. IRAN Muzaffar al-Din Shah,

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / Islamic Coins - Shahs of Iran Start Price:10.00 GBP Estimated At:90.00 - 150.00 GBP
5.000 Dinars, 1320. IRAN Muzaffar al-Din Shah,
Reign AD 1896-1907

Denomination AR 5000 dinars (silver ??? ?????)

Date Struck 1320AH (AD1903)

Mint (Saint Petersburg in Russia)

Obverse the Farsi legend: "al-Sultan Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar" in the center circle. with date.

Reverse Sun & lion holding sword in center within wreath.

Weight 23.02 gr. Diameter 36 mm.

This type was minted only in one year 1320 AH.

Muzaffar al-DinShah ruled Iran during a very troubled time. The economical decline ofIran under his father plus political uncertainties made his reign oneof the most challenging periods of recent Iran.