Silver Coin Iran, 2000 Dinars Silver Various Years (1913 - 1926)

Silver Coin Iran 2000 Dinars 1913–1926 – Ahmad Shah Qajar

Silver Coin Iran 2000 Dinars 1913–1926 is a historic circulation issue from the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar. Coins of this type are an interesting testament to Iran’s history in the early 20th century and may be a valuable addition to a Middle Eastern numismatic collection.

Historic silver coin of Iran

The coin has a face value of 2000 dinars and was struck in .900 fine silver. Its total weight is 9.21 g, which corresponds to approximately 8.29 g of pure silver. The coin has a diameter of 28 mm and a thickness of 2 mm. It is round in shape, with a reeded edge, and the obverse is rotated 180° in relation to the reverse. The offered specimens come from various years within the 1913–1926 range.

The coin was issued during the Qajar dynasty, under the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar, the last shah of this dynasty. Thanks to its combination of historical character, silver content, and Oriental symbolism, it is an appealing piece for world coin collectors.

Obverse and reverse of the coin

Obverse features the image of Ahmad Shah Qajar, Shah of Iran, whose reign lasted from 1909 to 1925.

Reverse depicts the historic coat of arms of Iran with the lion motif, one of the most distinctive symbols of Persian statehood.

Note: The photo is for illustrative purposes only. The specimens come from various years from 1913–1926, and it is not possible to choose a specific year.