Iran AH 1313 shahi

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Sincona sale 67, lot 4161

This specimen was lot 4161 in Sincona sale 67 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$158 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"IRAN | Qajar Dynasty | Nâsir al-dîn Shâh, 1264-1313 H./1848-1896 AD, Machine struck coinage, always with the mint name Tihrân, silver coins. Shahi sefid 1313 H. Title and name in wreath, the mint at bottom, rev. lion and sun in wreath, the date to the sides of the lion. Very fine."

This is a one year type.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.69 g, silver, this specimen 0.80 g.

Catalog reference: KM 890.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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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