1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1331-1336 (1952-1957) front 1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1331-1336 (1952-1957) back
1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1331-1336 (1952-1957) photo
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1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.1 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1331-1336 (1952-1957)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
1 Rial (1&nbspIRR)
Currency
Second Rial (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#8356
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Persian lion holding sword with crown above and wreath and denomination below

Lettering: یک ریال

Translation: One Rial

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Rial coin from Iran, featuring Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī, has an interesting fact associated with it. The coin was designed by a renowned artist named Abdollah Mojtaba, who was known for his work in sculpture and coin design. He created the portrait of Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī that appears on the coin, which was a unique and distinctive feature of Iranian coinage at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1331 (1952)  4735000 - - - - - -
1332 (1953)  3 - - - - - -
1333 (1954)  16405000 - - - - - -
1334 (1955)  8980000 - - - - - -
1335 (1956)  8910000 - - - - - -
1336 (1957)  4450000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rial - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1331-1336 (1952-1957) coin.