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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this majestic piece of Persian history: a magnificent Qajar silver 5000 Dinar coin issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar, the last Shah of the Qajar dynasty of Persia. Dated 1335 AH / 1916 AD, this impressive coin captures a pivotal chapter in Iranian history and makes an extraordinary gift for someone special who appreciates royal heritage, history and timeless treasures.
Struck in 900‰ silver, the coin weighs an impressive 23.02 g and measures 35 mm in diameter, giving it a substantial presence in the hand. Its stately design reflects the traditions of Persian royal coinage during the early twentieth century and the final decades of the Qajar monarchy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898–1930), who ascended the Persian throne in 1909 at only eleven years of age following the forced abdication of his father, Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, during the Persian Constitutional Revolution. Due to his young age, a regency governed on his behalf until he reached maturity.
Ahmad Shah’s reign unfolded during an exceptionally turbulent period. Persia experienced intense political instability, regional uprisings and economic difficulties, while foreign powers exerted significant influence over the country. Britain and Russia competed for strategic interests in Persia, while the outbreak of the First World War brought further upheaval. Although Persia declared neutrality during the conflict, its territory became a theatre of military activity involving foreign forces, placing additional pressure on an already fragile central government.
The final years of the Qajar dynasty marked a dramatic transformation in Persian history. Ahmad Shah increasingly struggled to maintain political authority as Reza Khan, a powerful military commander, emerged as the dominant figure in the country. In 1925, the Qajar dynasty was formally brought to an end and Reza Khan became Shah, establishing the Pahlavi dynasty. Ahmad Shah subsequently lived in exile in Europe and died in Paris in 1930 at the age of 31.
This remarkable 5000 Dinar silver coin therefore represents far more than its monetary denomination. It is a surviving witness to the final chapter of the Qajar monarchy and to a transformative period when Persia stood between centuries of royal tradition and the emergence of a new political era. Its substantial 900‰ silver composition, impressive 35 mm diameter and historical connection to Ahmad Shah Qajar make it a distinguished ancient-world-inspired treasure for an investor with an appreciation for Persian history and royal heritage.
This magnificent stately coin comes presented in House of Emirates®‘ own luxury gift box, making it a truly royal-class gift for someone so special. A tangible piece of Persian royal history, it carries with it the story of Ahmad Shah Qajar, the final monarch of a dynasty that ruled Persia for more than a century.
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