Iran
1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-2536 (1959-1977) front 1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-2536 (1959-1977) back
1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-2536 (1959-1977) photo
Obverse © My Coin Box – Reverse © Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-2536 (1959-1977) front 1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-2536 (1959-1977) back
Obverse © My Coin Box – Reverse © Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers

1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 1.75 g 18.3 mm
Description
Issuer
 Iran
Shah
 Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1338-2536 (1959-1977)
Calendar
 Iranian - Persian
Value
 1 Rial (1&nbspIRR)
Currency
 Second Rial (1932-date)
Composition
 Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
 1.75 g
Diameter
 18.3 mm
Thickness
 1.1 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#6326
Rarity index
 6%

Reverse

Radiant lion holding sword within crowned wreath.
Emblem of Persia & Iran: Shir-o-Khorshid (1846-1980).
During the Pahlavi Dynasty (1925-1979) a Crown was added along with Oak & Olive Wreath.

Script: Persian (nastaliq)

Lettering: یک ریال

Lettering (regular font): یک ریال

Translation: One Rial

Edge

Reeded

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