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2½ Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī
| Gold (.900) (Copper and Silver .100) | 20.34 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Reza (1941-1979) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-2537 (1975-1979) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 2½ Pahlavī (2.5) |
| Currency | Pahlavi Gold Coins |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper and Silver .100) |
| Weight | 20.34 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2 November 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pahlavi Crown
Lion and Sun (Iranian Coat of Arms in Pahlavi Era)
Two and Half Pahlavi (legend)
Oak and Olive leaves
Lettering: دوُ و نیم پهلوی
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Pahlavī coin from Iran is that it was the first coin in the world to feature a portrait of a reigning monarch, Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī, on a gold coin. This was a significant departure from traditional Islamic coinage, which had previously featured only calligraphic inscriptions and no images of humans or animals. The coin's design was a reflection of the Shah's desire to modernize and Westernize Iran, and it marked a turning point in the country's numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1354 (1975) | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1355 (1976) | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2536 (1977) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2537 (1978) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1354-2537 (1975-1979) coin.
