Iran SH1339 2-1/2 pahlavi
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This specimen was lot 32654 in Heritage Sale 3115 (Chicago, May 2024), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "Iran: Muhammad Reza Pahlavi Shah gold 2-1/2 Pahlavi SH 1339 (1960) MS65+ NGC, Tehran mint. A veritable bonanza of luster with die polish enhancing the already sleek appeal." This denomination, equal to 2½ British sovereigns, was struck intermittently 1959-79. Gold half, one, five (Fr-99) and ten pahlavis also exist. The coins generally trade as bullion coins.
Recorded mintage: 1,682.
Specification: 20.34 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-100; KM 1163.
- 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3115, featuring the Ezen Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2024.
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