Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 5 Tomans 1314 AH (1896/1897 AD), Tehran Mint. 13.95 g. Bust type. KM -. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, only two known specimens. Extremely fine-uncirculated. Altered surface.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 138.
From the Leeds collection, auction Baldwin's, Dubai, March 2000, lot 575.

This regular issue of the bust type 5 Tomans is one of only two known specimens, and the superior example.

Not encapsulated by NGC due to "ALTERED SURFACE".

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