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When Reza Shah seized the throne of [[Iran]] in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1354 = 1975 AD. In 1931 the coinage was reformed and 100 dinars = one rial. This type was struck fairly steadily SH 1338-1354 and MS 2536 (1959-77). All dates are common. | When Reza Shah seized the throne of [[Iran]] in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1354 = 1975 AD. In 1931 the coinage was reformed and 100 dinars = one rial. This type was struck fairly steadily SH 1338-1354 and MS 2536 (1959-77). All dates are common. | ||
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' 41, | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 41,700,000. |
''Specification:'' 3 g, copper-nickel, 22.3 mm diameter. | ''Specification:'' 3 g, copper-nickel, 22.3 mm diameter. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:31, 16 April 2025
When Reza Shah seized the throne of Iran in 1925, he adopted the solar Hegira calendar, which used the Gregorian calendar but deducted 621 years. Thus, SH 1354 = 1975 AD. In 1931 the coinage was reformed and 100 dinars = one rial. This type was struck fairly steadily SH 1338-1354 and MS 2536 (1959-77). All dates are common.
Recorded mintage: 41,700,000.
Specification: 3 g, copper-nickel, 22.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 33.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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