Iran SH1366 azadi

Jean Elsen sale 148, lot 1227

This specimen was lot 1227 in Jean Elsen sale 148 (Brussels, September 2021), where it sold for €300 (about US$425 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "IRAN, Islamic Republic (AD 1979- /SH 1358- ) AV azadi, SH 1366 (1987). In plastic holder. Extremely Fine - Uncirculated." This type was struck SH 1364-70 for the ayatollahs. Gold quarter, half, 2½ and five azadis also exist. The coins generally trade as bullion coins.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.14 g, 0.900 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 1248.2, Fr-114.

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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 148: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

Link to:

• SH 1358 (1979) 2½ azadi
• SH 1358 (1979) 5 azadi
• SH 1363 (1984) azadi
• SH 1370 (1991) ¼ azadi
• SH 1373 (1994) azadi
• Coins and currency dated 1987