5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337-1338 (1958-1959) front 5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337-1338 (1958-1959) back
5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337-1338 (1958-1959) photo
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5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1337-1338 (1958-1959)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
5 Rials (5&nbspIRR)
Currency
Second Rial (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#40613
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Radiant lion holding sword within crowned wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering: پنج ریال

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of the Imam Mosque in Esfahan, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous mosques in Iran.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1337 (1958)  3660000 - - - - - -
1338 (1959)  10467000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1337-1338 (1958-1959) coin.