Iran SH1308 2 pahlavi

Ponterio sale 169, lot 12166

This specimen was lot 12166 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $411. The catalog description^[1] noted, "IRAN. 2 Pahlavi, SH 1308 (1929). PCGS Genuine--Rim Damage, UNC Details Secure Holder. A few tiny rim nicks." This type was struck SH 1306-1308 during the reign of Reza Shah (r. 1925-41).

Recorded mintage: 789.

Specification: 3.836 g, 0.900 fine gold, .111 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-93; KM-1115.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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