Iran SH1354 2 rials

from the Stonecat Collection

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.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• SH 1324 (1945) 2 rials
• SH 1354 ¼ pahlavi
• SH 1354 ½ pahlavi
• SH 1354 pahlavi
• SH 1354 2½ pahlavi
• SH 1354 5 pahlavis
• Coins and currency dated 1975