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The first specimen was lot 4278 in Sincona sale 67 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 3,600 CHF (about US$4,740 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"[[Iran|IRAN]] | Pahlavi Dynasty | Rezâ Shâh, 1344-1360 H./1304-1320 ShH./1925-1941 AD, Gold coinage. 5 Pahlavi 1307 ShH/1928 AD. In wreath military bust to right between the accession date 1304, legend above Pahlavî shâhânshâh-i Irân and minting date below, value in a circle surrounded by a crowned wreath. NGC MS63."</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1411 in Goldberg Sale 137 (Los Angeles, January 2024), where it sold for $5,100. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "Iran. 5 Pahlavi, SH1307 (1928). Riza Khan Pahlevi, 1925-1941. Bust with plumed hat. Reverse; Legend. Mintage 785 pieces struck. Very attractive looking coin. Rare. PCGS has graded 1 in 50+; 2 in 55. PCGS graded About Uncirculated Detail (Spot Removed)." The third specimen was lot 76570 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2024), where it sold for $4,560. The catalog description<sup>[3]</sup> noted, "IRAN. 5 Pahlavi, SH 1307 (1928). Tehran Mint. Reza Pahlavi. NGC AU-55. As a type one of the most demanded Pahlavi issues, this RARE 5 Pahlavi is only limitedly circulated, with bright luster and sharp appealing details throughout." When Reza Shah seized the throne in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1306 = 1927 AD. The gold pahlavi was introduced in SH 1306-1308 to supersede the toman issued by the Qajars. [[Iran SH1306 pahlavi|One]], [[Iran SH1308 2 pahlavi|two]] and five pahlavi (shown here) were issued. Originally 1.92 g, it was raised to 8.14 g after SH1310.
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The first specimen was lot 4278 in Sincona sale 67 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 3,600 CHF (about US$4,740 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"[[Iran|IRAN]] | Pahlavi Dynasty | Rezâ Shâh, 1344-1360 H./1304-1320 ShH./1925-1941 AD, Gold coinage. 5 Pahlavi 1307 ShH/1928 AD. In wreath military bust to right between the accession date 1304, legend above Pahlavî shâhânshâh-i Irân and minting date below, value in a circle surrounded by a crowned wreath. NGC MS63."</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1411 in Goldberg Sale 137 (Los Angeles, January 2024), where it sold for $5,100. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "Iran. 5 Pahlavi, SH1307 (1928). Riza Khan Pahlevi, 1925-1941. Bust with plumed hat. Reverse: Legend. Mintage 785 pieces struck. Very attractive looking coin. Rare. PCGS has graded 1 in 50+; 2 in 55. PCGS graded About Uncirculated Detail (Spot Removed)." The third specimen was lot 76570 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2024), where it sold for $4,560. The catalog description<sup>[3]</sup> noted, "IRAN. 5 Pahlavi, SH 1307 (1928). Tehran Mint. Reza Pahlavi. NGC AU-55. As a type one of the most demanded Pahlavi issues, this RARE 5 Pahlavi is only limitedly circulated, with bright luster and sharp appealing details throughout." When Reza Shah seized the throne in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1306 = 1927 AD. The gold pahlavi was introduced in SH 1306-1308 to supersede the toman issued by the Qajars. [[Iran SH1306 pahlavi|One]], [[Iran SH1308 2 pahlavi|two]] and five pahlavi (shown here) were issued. Originally 1.92 g, it was raised to 8.14 g after SH1310.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 785.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 785.

Latest revision as of 15:45, 1 August 2025

Sincona sale 67, lot 4278
Goldberg Sale 137, lot 1411
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Stack's Bowers September 2024 Collector's Choice sale, lot 76570
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The first specimen was lot 4278 in Sincona sale 67 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 3,600 CHF (about US$4,740 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"IRAN | Pahlavi Dynasty | Rezâ Shâh, 1344-1360 H./1304-1320 ShH./1925-1941 AD, Gold coinage. 5 Pahlavi 1307 ShH/1928 AD. In wreath military bust to right between the accession date 1304, legend above Pahlavî shâhânshâh-i Irân and minting date below, value in a circle surrounded by a crowned wreath. NGC MS63."

The second specimen was lot 1411 in Goldberg Sale 137 (Los Angeles, January 2024), where it sold for $5,100. The catalog description[2] noted, "Iran. 5 Pahlavi, SH1307 (1928). Riza Khan Pahlevi, 1925-1941. Bust with plumed hat. Reverse: Legend. Mintage 785 pieces struck. Very attractive looking coin. Rare. PCGS has graded 1 in 50+; 2 in 55. PCGS graded About Uncirculated Detail (Spot Removed)." The third specimen was lot 76570 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2024), where it sold for $4,560. The catalog description[3] noted, "IRAN. 5 Pahlavi, SH 1307 (1928). Tehran Mint. Reza Pahlavi. NGC AU-55. As a type one of the most demanded Pahlavi issues, this RARE 5 Pahlavi is only limitedly circulated, with bright luster and sharp appealing details throughout." When Reza Shah seized the throne in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1306 = 1927 AD. The gold pahlavi was introduced in SH 1306-1308 to supersede the toman issued by the Qajars. One, two and five pahlavi (shown here) were issued. Originally 1.92 g, it was raised to 8.14 g after SH1310.

Recorded mintage: 785.

Specification: 9.59 g, 0.900 fine gold.

Catalog reference: Fr-94; KM 1116.

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]Jürg Richter, Auction 67, Persian Coins and Medals, World Orders and Decorations, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
  • [2]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 137: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, featuring the Peh Family Collection, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2023.
  • [3]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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