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[[Image:Iran SH1374 azadi obv Goldberg 72-5006.jpg|300px|thumb|Goldberg sale 72, lot 5006]]
 
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[[Image:JE148-1230.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 148, lot 1230]]
  
This specimen was lot 5006 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $437. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "Iran. Azadi, SH1374 (1995). Central Bank of Islamic Republic of Iran. Brilliant Uncirculated." This type, struck SH 1370-1375, was minted to the standard of a British sovereign. Gold half, 2½ and five azadis also exist. The coins generally trade as bullion coins.  
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The first specimen was lot 5006 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $437. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> 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<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Iran|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.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.
  
''Specification:'' 8.136 g, .900 fine gold, .2354 troy oz AGW.
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''Specification:'' 8.136 g, 0.900 fine gold, .2354 troy oz AGW.
  
''Catalog reference:'' KM-1264.  
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''Catalog reference:'' KM-1264, Fr-114a.  
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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* 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.
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
 
* <sup>[2]</sup>Ira and Larry Goldberg, ''Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction,'' Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.  
 
* <sup>[2]</sup>Ira and Larry Goldberg, ''Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction,'' Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 148: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.
  
 
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* [[Iran SH1353 5 pahlavi]]
 
* [[Iran SH1353 5 pahlavi]]
 
* [[Iran SH1354 pahlavi]]
 
* [[Iran SH1354 pahlavi]]
* [[Iran SH1363 azadi]]
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* [[Iran SH1358 2-1/2 azadi|SH 1358 (1979) 2½ azadi]]
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* [[Iran SH1358 5 azadi|SH 1358 (1979) 5 azadi]]
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* [[Iran SH1370 1/4 azadi|SH 1370 (1991) ¼ azadi]]
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* [[Iran SH1373 azadi|SH 1373 (1994) azadi]]
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* [[Iran SH1375 azadi|SH 1375 (1996) azadi]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1995]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1995]]
 
* return to coins of [[Iran]]
 
* return to coins of [[Iran]]
  
[[Category: Selections from Goldberg sale 72]]
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[[Category: Selections from Goldberg sale 72]][[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 148]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 29 December 2025

Goldberg sale 72, lot 5006
Iran SH1374 azadi rev Goldberg 72-5006.jpg
Jean Elsen sale 148, lot 1230

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.

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.
  • [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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