Iran AH 1227 5 tomans
This specimen was lot 79 in Sincona sale 92 (Zürich, October 2024), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"IRAN Qajar Dynasty, Fath-'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). 5 Tomans 1227 AH (1848/1849), Tehran Mint. Gold presentation issue on the occasion of the 15th year of his reign. Struck on a thick flan. Unikat, Gutes vorzüglich, Unique. About Uncirculated. This unique presentation issue was struck in the year 1227 AH on the occasion of the 15th year of his reign. No other example of this denomination and mint has been recorded even for dates other than 1227 AH. Previously unpublished and of great historical importance."
The auctioneers sold another five tomans of this date in May 2024 of an entirely different design (KM 746.1, Isfahan mint).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 26.85 g, gold, this specimen 26.87 g.
Catalog reference: Album -, KM -, Fr -.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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