Tehran civic copper falus with a Peacock struck over Rasht 1229AH coin

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MORGENSTERNN

Hello,
Here is an interesting iranian civic coin :
Tehran civic copper falus with a Peacock struck over an older Rasht coin
The Tehran coin is listed on Zeno here and the Rasht one here
The result is an unique and attractive motive on the peacock
Weight 17.35g
Size 29mm

Pictures below

Figleaf

This is what a cigarette company called a "lucky strike". Most coins aren't so lucky.

Since Rasht is quite a distance from Teheran, my guess is the coin travelled with a South-bound caravan. That is an interesting thought by itself, since it suggests long-range trade with Russia.

In 1229AH/1814AD, war between Russia and Iran had just ended by the treaty of Gulistan. That treaty is typical for Russia's foreign policy: weakening the Osmanli empire and Iran and opening both to Russian goods (often judged inferior by the Asians), as well as the whole Central Asian region as Russian markets, while keeping them closed from their main competitors, the British (whose goods the Asians preferred).

By the treaty of Gulistan, both countries agreed on the establishment of bilateral trade. Russians obtained full access to conduct business anywhere in Iran. Iran was also given free access to Russia. A concessionary border tax of 5% was agreed for both countries. Thus, it is quite possible that an Iranian caravan had visited Russia, returning through the traditional Russia-trade market town of Rasht before continuing to Teheran. Russian traders preferred the steamer route across the Caspian, where they had a monopoly, unloading in Bandar-e Anzali.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

MORGENSTERNN

Quote from: Figleaf on May 28, 2024, 09:38:28 PMThis is what a cigarette company called a "lucky strike". Most coins aren't so lucky.

Since Rasht is quite a distance from Teheran, my guess is the coin travelled with a South-bound caravan. That is an interesting thought by itself, since it suggests long-range trade with Russia.

In 1229AH/1814AD, war between Russia and Iran had just ended by the treaty of Gulistan. That treaty is typical for Russia's foreign policy: weakening the Osmanli empire and Iran and opening both to Russian goods (often judged inferior by the Asians), as well as the whole Central Asian region as Russian markets, while keeping them closed from their main competitors, the British (whose goods the Asians preferred).

By the treaty of Gulistan, both countries agreed on the establishment of bilateral trade. Russians obtained full access to conduct business anywhere in Iran. Iran was also given free access to Russia. A concessionary border tax of 5% was agreed for both countries. Thus, it is quite possible that an Iranian caravan had visited Russia, returning through the traditional Russia-trade market town of Rasht before continuing to Teheran. Russian traders preferred the steamer route across the Caspian, where they had a monopoly, unloading in Bandar-e Anzali.

Peter
That story sounds good to me thank you Peter for that interesting historical background !