Iran - Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi SH 1350 (1971) 9-Piece Gold & Silver Proof Set, KM-PS2

Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi SH 1350 (1971) 9-Piece Gold & Silver Proof Set, KM-PS2

coin set
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "International Numismatics (2nd session)" held on Tue, Apr 23, 2024.
Lot c114
Estimate: CAD $5,000 - $7,000
Realised: CAD $5,000

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
"Persian Empire Anniversary"

Denomination: 2000 Rials

Mintage: 9,805

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.900

Material: Gold

Finish: Proof

AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 0.7541 oz

Krause Catalogue: KM1192

"Pillared Place"

Denomination: 1000 Rials

Mintage: 10,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.900

Material: Gold

Finish: Proof

AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 0.377 oz

Krause Catalogue: KM1191.1

"Stone of Cyrus II"

Denomination: 750 Rials

Mintage: 10,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.900

Material: Gold

Finish: Proof

AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 0.2827 oz

Krause Catalogue: KM1190

"Griffin"

Denomination: 500 Rials

Mintage: 11,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.900

Material: Gold

Finish: Proof

AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 0.1884 oz

Krause Catalogue: KM1189

"Persian Empire Anniversary"

Denomination: 200 Rials

Mintage: 18,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.999

Material: Silver

Finish: Proof

Krause Catalogue: KM1188

"Pillared Palace"

Denomination: 100 Rials

Mintage: 18,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.999

Material: Silver

Finish: Proof

Krause Catalogue: KM1187.1

"Cylinder of Cyrus II"

Denomination: 75 Rials

Mintage: 18,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.999

Material: Silver

Finish: Proof

Krause Catalogue: KM1186

"Darius I Griffin Frieze"

Denomination: 50 Rials

Mintage: 18,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.999

Material: Silver

Finish: Proof

Krause Catalogue: KM1185

"Artaxerxes' Palace Column"

Denomination: 25 Rials

Mintage: 18,000

Year: 1971

Fineness: 0.999

Material: Silver

Finish: Proof

Krause Catalogue: KM1184

This scarce and visually appealing 9-coin set was struck for the 2,500th year of the Iranian monarchy. Offered with COA, mint document, and presentation case.

Total AGW (Actual Gold Weight - 4 pieces): 1.6022 oz
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi SH 1350 (1971) 9-Piece Gold & Silver Proof Set, KM-PS2 by artist Iran