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2½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī
| Gold (.900) | 20.34 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Reza (1941-1979) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1339-1353 (1960-1974) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 2½ Pahlavī (2.5) |
| Currency | Pahlavi Gold Coins |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 20.34 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pahlavi Crown
Lion and Sun (Pahlavi Coat of Arms)
Oak and Olive leaves
Legend: Two and half Pahlavi
Lettering: دوُ و نيم پهلوى
Comment
The nostril of Shah is different in this variety.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Pahlavī coin from Iran 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 minted during a time of great change and modernization in Iran, and it features an image of the Shah on one side and the Iranian coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition also adds to its value and significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1339 (1960) | 1682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1340 (1961) | 2788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1342 (1963) | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1348 (1969) | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1350 (1971) | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1351 (1972) | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1352 (1973) | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1353 (1974) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1339-1353 (1960-1974) coin.
