Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 500 Dinars 1343 AH (1924/1925 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.16 g. Bust type. KM 1054. Extremely fine-uncirculated. Altered surface.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 256.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1996.

Not encapsulated by NGC due to "ALTERED SURFACE".

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 250 Dinars 1334 AH (1915/1916 AD), Tehran Mint. Lion & Sun type. KM 1051. NGC MS66. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 253.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 250 Dinars 1343 AH (1924/1925 AD), Tehran Mint. Lion & Sun type. KM 1051. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 252.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1996.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 100 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD), Tehran Mint. Copper-Nickel. KM 962. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 289.

One of the finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 50 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD), Tehran Mint. Copper-Nickel. KM 961. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 290.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). 1 Shahi sefid 1343 AH (1924/1925 AD), Tehran Mint. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 1047). Very rare. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 254.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1996.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2 Tomans 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. Bust type. KM Pn38. Very rare. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 288.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1982.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2 Tomans 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.76 g. Piédfort. Bust type with collar, Lion & Sun reverse. KM - (cf. 1080). Extremely rare. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 239.
From the Leeds collection, auction Baldwin's, Dubai, March 2000, lot 597.

Finest certified by NGC.

In 1337 AH, on the occasion of the 10th Year of the Reign, this type was struck in 1 Tomans, 2 Ashrafi, 5 Ashrafi and 10 Tomans, which are all extremely rare.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1 Toman 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. Bust type. KM Pn37. Very rare. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 287.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1982.

Tied with one other for finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1/2 Toman 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. Bust type. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 286.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1982.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1/5 Toman 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. Bust type. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF65 CAMEO. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 284.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1982.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1/5 Toman 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. Bust type. Mule with the reverse of Muhammad Ali Shah. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 285.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1982.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1/5 Toman 1339 AH (1920/1921 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.68 g. Piédfort. Struck on a thick flan. Bust type with collar. KM -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 219.
From auction WAG, Dortmund, September 2010.

All known patterns of the 1/5 Toman are in bronze or gilt bronze, this is the only known example in gold.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 5000 Dinars 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 272.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1989.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 5000 Dinars 133[1] AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type, Pahlavi crown on reverse. KM 1058 var. Extremely rare variety, probably the only known specimen. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 271.
Bought from J. Dilmaghani, Los Angeles 1998.

The crown on the reverse appears on the coins of Reza Shah. It is a unique mule and unpublished.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Struck in silver. Plain edge. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 265.
Bought Spink & Son, London, 1988.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD), Tehran Mint. 14.14 g. Struck in gold. Coronation type, Jolous. On the 10th Anniversary of Reign. KM cf. Pn43. Of the highest rarity, probably two known specimens of this off-metal strike. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 243.
From the Turath collection, auction Spink & Son, London, October 1999, lot 428.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD), Tehran Mint. 14.14 g. Struck in gold. On the 10th Anniversary of Reign. KM cf. Pn42. Of the highest rarity, probably two known specimens of this off-metal strike. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 242.
From World Coins, Tokyo, 1991.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1331 AH (1912/1913 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 262.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1988.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
Certain countries (among them the USA) currently impose import restrictions on coins and medals originating from what is now the present territory of Iran. To still allow collectors, dealers, museums and other interested parties who might be affected by these regulations to actively participate in the auction and acquire these magnificent pieces for their collection, SINCONA offers to store the auctioned pieces safely and covered by our insurance in our vaults until the customer specifies the shipping location or picks them up personally. This unique and exclusive service, including the specific insurance, is free of charge for our auction buyers.