IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah. AH 1360-1398 / AD 1941-1979. AV 6 Rials Philatelic Medal (52x65mm, 49.73 g, 12h). One Year Anniversary of Coronation of Farah Diba as Shahbanu. Dated SH 1347 (AD 1968). AGW: 1.439 oz.CNG Feature Auction 117 World Medals, Gold Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah. AH 1360-1398 / AD 1941-1979. AV 6 Rials Philatelic Medal (52x65mm, 49.73 g, 12h). One Year Anniversary of Coronation of Farah Diba as Shahbanu. Dated SH 1347 (AD 1968). AGW: 1.439 oz. Crowned facing half-length bust of Shahbanu on green enamel background; some jewels highlighted with similar treatment; inscription in Persian above; below, additional inscriptions in English and Persian, as well as date, with red enamel floral treatment; all with philatelic type perforation / Blank, but for incuse inscription and hallmarks 121 MI and 900. See Chaponnière & Firmenich 6, lot 830 (for another example, but in brown enamel). EF. |