Iran SH1374 azadi
The first specimen was lot 5006 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $437. The catalog description[2] noted, "Iran. Azadi, SH1374 (1995). Central Bank of Islamic Republic of Iran. Brilliant Uncirculated." The second specimen was lot 1230 in Jean Elsen sale 148 (Brussels, September 2021), where it sold for €320 (about US$454 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "IRAN, Islamic Republic (AD 1979- /SH 1358- ) AV azadi, SH 1374 (2007). Ayatollah Khomeini. In original plastic holder. Proof." This type, listed in the SCWC for SH 1370-1375, was minted to the standard of a British sovereign. Many more dates exist. Gold quarter, half, 2½ and five azadis also exist. The coins generally trade as bullion coins.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 8.136 g, 0.900 fine gold, .2354 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM-1264, Fr-114a.
- 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.
- [2]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 148: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.
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