Iran (1913) shahi

Sincona sale 67, lot 4252

This specimen was lot 4252 in Sincona sale 67 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$263 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"IRAN | Qajar Dynasty | Ahmad Shâh, 1327-1344 H./1909-1925 AD, Silver coinage. Shahi sefid undated (1913 AD) for Nouruz distribution in Mashhad (2 pieces), Tihrân. Lion and sun above value in wreath, rev. yâ sâhib az-zamân 'alayhi as-salâm. Both 0.67 g. Very rare and uncirculated. (2)"

Largesse coinage.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 0.70 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 0.67 g.

Catalog reference: KM 1033.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Jürg Richter, Auction 67, Persian Coins and Medals, World Orders and Decorations, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

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