1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337 (1958) front 1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337 (1958) back
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1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī

1337 (1958) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2 g 18.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1337 (1958)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
1 Rial (1&nbspIRR)
Currency
Second Rial (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18.3 mm
Thickness
0.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#11207
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering: یک ریال

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Rial coin from Iran, featuring Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī, has an interesting fact: it was the first coin to bear the image of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, after he was crowned in 1941. This coin was minted in 1958, and it was a significant departure from the previous coinage of Iran, which featured the image of the Lion and the Sun, a symbol of the country's monarchy. The introduction of the Shah's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of his increasing power and influence in Iran.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1337 (1958)  8005000 - - - - - -

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