Iran (Qajar dynasty) 5000 dinar silver coin, 1320 (1902), Muzaffar al-Din Shah


 overview


 Country of issue: Iran (Qajar dynasty)
 Monarch: Mozaffar ad-Din Shah (reigned 1896–1907)
 Face value: 5,000 Dinars
 Year of publication: 1320 in the Hijri calendar (1902 AD)
 Grade: Silver .900
 Weight: 23.03g
 Diameter: 36mm
 Thickness: 2.6 mm
 Shape: Circular
 Edge: Milled (serrated)
 Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint (Russian Empire)


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 history


 This coin is a 5,000 dinar silver coin issued during the reign of Muzaffar al-Din Shah, the fifth monarch of the Qajar dynasty of Iran.


 In the early 20th century, Iran underwent a transition to a modern monetary system, and silver coins produced at the St. Petersburg Mint of the Russian Empire circulated.


 Known as a representative large silver coin of the Qajar dynasty, this is a popular series with high historical and artistic value.


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 design


 surface


 * Qajar Crown (Khiyani Crown)
 * Olive and oak laurel wreath
 * The title of Muzaffar al-Din Shah in Arabic script
 * Year of publication: 1320 in the Hijri calendar


 Back side


 * The lion and sun, the national emblem of the Qajar dynasty.
 * A traditional coat of arms depicting a lion holding a sword.
 * Face value: 5000 dinars
 * Laurel wreath and ribbon decoration


 The lion and sun has long been a symbol of Iran and remains a historically popular design.


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 specification


 * Issuing country: Iran (Qajar dynasty)
 * Face value: 5000 dinars
 * Year of publication: 1320th year of the Hijri calendar (1902)
 * Grade: Silver .900
 * Weight: 23.03g
 * Diameter: 36mm
 * Thickness: 2.6 mm
 * Edge: Milled (serrated)
 * Material: Silver
 * Catalog number: KM#976


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 situation


 Please check the images provided for the condition of the item.


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 Please note


 The year of publication is **1320 in the Hijri calendar (1902 AD)**.


 Due to the nature of silver coins, some aging, such as changes in tone, minor scratches, small nicks, and discoloration, may be present.


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 Collection value


 The 5,000 dinar silver coin is a large silver coin representative of the late Qajar dynasty and is highly popular among collectors worldwide.


 Reasons for its popularity


 * The "Lion and Sun" emblem, a symbol of the Qajar dynasty.
 * Manufactured by the Saint Petersburg Mint
 *Silver grade .900
 * A substantial large silver coin measuring 36mm and weighing 23.03g.
 * Representative collectible items of modern Middle Eastern and Islamic currency


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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


 Q. Is this a real silver coin?
 A. Yes. It is a genuine 5,000 dinar silver coin issued in Qajar Iran.


 Q. What is the purity of silver?
 A. The silver purity is **.900 (90% silver)**.


 Q. What are the sizes?
 A. It has a diameter of approximately 36mm and weighs 23.03g.


 Q. What year was it published?
 A. It was published in the year 1320 of the Hijri calendar (1902 AD).


 Q. Is this for collectors?
 A. Yes. It is a large silver coin representative of the Qajar dynasty and a classic item in collections of modern Middle Eastern coins, popular for its "lion and sun" design.