Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 5 Tomans 1318 AH (1890/1901 AD), Tehran Mint. 14.33 g. Lion & Sun type. KM -. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 136.
Bought from Bank Leu, Zurich, 1993.

Finest certified by NGC.

The Lion & Sun type 5 Tomans are medallic, however this is an unpublished regular 5 Tomans issue with the obverse of the bust type 10 Tomans.

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