Iran: Gold 1/2 Toman Qajar Fath ‘Ali Shah, Tabriz 1813 AD

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House of Emirates® is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this remarkable treasure from the golden age of Persian imperial history—a magnificent ½ Toman gold coin struck during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar, one of the most iconic rulers of the Qajar dynasty.

Minted in the imperial city of Tabriz in AH 1228 (AD 1813), this exquisite coin radiates the power and prestige of a dynasty that ruled Persia during a dramatic era of cultural refinement, political intrigue, and artistic brilliance. Fashioned in rich gold and measuring 25 mm with a weight of 2.81 grams, the coin carries the unmistakable elegance of early 19th-century Persian minting—an artifact that bridges royal propaganda, Islamic calligraphy, and numismatic mastery.

The obverse presents a commanding inscription enclosed within a delicate dotted circle, proclaiming the royal authority of the monarch: “al-sulṭān ibn al-sulṭān Fatḥ ʿAlī Shāh Qājār”—“Sultan, son of Sultan, Fath ʿAli Shah Qajar.” The calligraphy flows across the golden surface with majestic confidence, reflecting the political identity of a ruler whose reign shaped the cultural and diplomatic landscape of Persia. The reverse bears an equally powerful declaration of origin and authority: “zarb-e dār al-salṭana Tabrīz sana 1228”, translating to “Struck in the Abode of the Sultanate Tabriz, year 1228.” Such inscriptions were not merely mint marks; they were statements of sovereignty, linking the coin directly to the administrative heart of the empire and the sophisticated minting traditions of the Persian court.

More than a historic currency, this Album 2862 type T2 issue represents a tangible fragment of Middle Eastern royal history—a piece that once circulated through the vibrant markets and courts of imperial Persia. Today, it stands as a rare collectible, admired by connoisseurs of Islamic numismatics and serious investors seeking culturally significant gold artifacts. Through House of Emirates®, treasures such as this can transcend traditional collecting, merging heritage with the modern era of digital authentication and blockchain-based ownership, where ancient wealth meets the future of global luxury collecting.