½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1330-1353 (1951-1974) front ½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1330-1353 (1951-1974) back
½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1330-1353 (1951-1974) photo
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½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī

 
Gold (.900) 4.06799 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1330-1353 (1951-1974)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
½ Pahlavī
Currency
Pahlavi Gold Coins
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.06799 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29162
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Crown above radiant lion holding sword within wreath

Lettering: نیم پهلوی

Translation: Half Pahlavi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pahlavī coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī, also known as Mohammad Reza Shah, who was the last Shah of Iran, ruling from 1941 until his overthrow in 1979. This coin was issued in 1951 and was made of gold (.900) with a weight of 4.06799 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in numismatics and the history of Iran.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1330 (1951)  - - - - - -
1336 (1957)  132000 - - - - - -
1337 (1958)  102000 - - - - - -
1338 (1959)  140000 - - - - - -
1339 (1960)  142000 - - - - - -
1340 (1961)  439000 - - - - - -
1342 (1963)  40000 - - - - - -
1344 (1965)  30000 - - - - - -
1345 (1966)  40000 - - - - - -
1346 (1967)  40000 - - - - - -
1347 (1968)  50000 - - - - - -
1348 (1969)  40000 - - - - - -
1349 (1970)  80000 - - - - - -
1350 (1971)  80000 - - - - - -
1351 (1972)  103000 - - - - - -
1352 (1973)  67000 - - - - - -
1353 (1974)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1330-1353 (1951-1974) coin.