2 Toman - Ahmad Qajar Pattern

Features

Issuer Iran
Shah Ahmad Shah (1909-1925)
Type Pattern
Year 1331 (1913)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value 2 Toman (تومان) (20)
Currency Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 5.61 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
150092
References KM# Pn38,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 83 a
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Bust inmilitary uniform turned partially left.

Lettering: ۱۳۳۱

Reverse

Inscription within beaded circle, surrounded by wreath of oak and olive leaves.
legend in doted circle

Script: Persian

Lettering:
السّلطان سلطان احمد شاه قاجار
دو تومان

Translation:
Al-Sultan Sultan Ahmad Shah Qajar
Two Tomans

Edge

Reeded

Comments

This 2 Toman is the only known regular issue of this type. There are 1 Toman coins of Ahmad Shah with reverse of this coin reading 2 Toman, but they are not 2 Toman in weight.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Toman - Ahmad Qajar (Pattern)
Sincona AG
Auction 85
Lot 1247
Internet Archive
23 Oct 2023
(NGC PF64 Cameo)
USD 2661.45
(CHF 2400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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