Iran MS2535 10 pahlavi

Heritage sale 3081, lot 30944

This specimen was lot 30944 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $5,520. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Iran: Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold 10 Pahlavi MS 2535 (1976) MS64 NGC. Struck to commemorate the 50th year of Pahlavi rule. Premium for its grade with clear lustrous fields and appealing lemon-gold color. Accompanied by its leather case of issue. AGW 2.3541 oz." The shah was overthrown in 1979 and he died the next year. This massive coin, a reflection of the shah's megalomania, extolled the fiftieth anniversary of Pahlavi rule.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 81.36 g, 0.900 fine gold.

Catalog reference: Fr-110, KM 1210.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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