Token - Sahib - Al-Zaman
| Silver | 1.3 g | 16 mm |
| Location | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Reza (1941-1979) |
| Type | Spiritual tokens › Religious tokens |
| Years | 1332-1339 (1953-1960) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#348822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
یا صاحب الزمان
تاریخ
Translation:
Ya Sahib Al-Zaman
Date
Comment
This is an Iranian (Persian) token, more used as new year gift .The inscription on it is Arabic: Ya Sahib Al ZamanSahib Al Zaman is trait of 12th Imam of Shia in Islam, it means Owner of time in English.
Sahib al-Zaman's philosophy has a kind of governmental legitimacy for governments
In the coins of the Qajar era, the circulating coins were minted in 1 Shahi units with inscription or Sahib al-Zaman
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that these coins and this value were removed during Reza Shah's time
From 1332 to 1339 (1953 to 1960), Sahib Al-Zaman tokens were minted for giving as gifts on holidays and religious ceremonies.
Two-digit date of the year 33
