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Medallion

1812
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Iran (made)
Tabriz (made)

Five-toman gold coin of Fath 'Ali Shah, special issue for distribution as royal largesse at the Iranian New Year, enamelled in blue, green and red, Tabriz, Iran, dated 1227 in the Islamic calendar, equivalent to AD 1812

Object details

Category
Jewellery
Object type
Medallion
Materials and techniques
gold and enamel
Gold
Enamel
Brief description
Five-toman gold coin of Fath 'Ali Shah, special issue enamelled in blue, green and red, Tabriz, Iran, dated AH 1227, equivalent to AD 1812
Physical description
Five-toman gold coin of Fath 'Ali Shah, special issue for distribution as royal largesse at the Iranian New Year, enamelled in blue, green and red, Tabriz, Iran, dated 1227 in the Islamic calendar, equivalent to AD 1812
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 4.1cm
Style
Qajar
Marks and inscriptions
السلطان ابن السلطان / فتحعلی / شاه قاجار // ضرب / دارالسلطنه / تبریز / سنه ۱۲۲۷
Translation
The Sultan, son of the Sultan, / Fath 'Ali / Shah Qajar // struck [in] Tabriz, / the abode of the sultanate, / anno 1227
Subject depicted
Floral
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
8454-1863

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Record createdFebruary 27, 2003
Record URL
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