Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Victory Medal. Silver medal (Silver) Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC AU Details. Some cleaning.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 210.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1984.

There is no further information about this medal.

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Award Medal "Glory and Pride". Silver medal (Silver) 1273 AH (1856/1857 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 83.
Bought from Glendining, London, 1987.

This medal, existing only as a silver medal, has been issued in 1273 AH (1856/1857). On the averse it is showing the portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848) in uniform wearing a long hat. The words on both sides are written in Nastaliq letters, signifying "glory" and "pride". The reason for its institution is not known.

Tied with one other for finest certified by NGC.

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Award Medal "Glory and Pride". Bronze medal (Bronze) 1273 AH (1856/1857 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS63 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 84.
Bought from S. Cordy, San Diego, 1989.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Medal for Valour. Silver medal (Silver) Without year. Not intended to be worn. Rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 85.

There is no further information on this medal.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) 1293 AH (1876 AD), On the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Qajar dynasty. Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 89.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1981.

It appears that this medal exists in gold, in silver and in bronze, but there is no further information about this medal.

With the death of Karim Khan Zand, Vakil-e Ra'aya of Iran (1705-1779, ruling since 1751), the founder of the Zand dynasty, on 12 Safar 1193 AH (1 March 1779), this dynasty came to an end. This event led to a civil war, at the end of which Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (1742-1797, ruling since 1789), head of the Qajar tribe, ascended the throne of Persia in 1789.

Finest certified by NGC.

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Commemorative Medal. Bronze medal (Bronze) 1293 AH (1876/1877 AD), On the 100th Anniversary of the Qajar Dynasty. Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS63 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 88.
Bought from Glendining, London, 1987.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the Coronation as Shahansha of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848) in Esterabad in 1264 AH (1848 AD). With 1301 AH (1883/1884 AD). Not intended to be worn. BWK3 30. Very rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 94.
Bought from Sotheby's, London, 1983.

Finest certified by NGC.

Incorrectly attributed to year 1298 AH by NGC. The correct year is 1301 AH.

When Mohammad Shah Qajar (1808-1848, ruling since 1834) died, the whole country was in turmoil, and the only part of Persia without fighting was the region around the city of Esterabad (today Gorgan), which was of the highest political and religious importance for the Qajar dynasty.
Therefore, the young Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1832-1896, ruling since 1848) moved from Tehran to Esterabad, where he was crowned Shahansha on 14 Shavwal 1264 AH (13 September 1848 AD). 35 years later, this commemorative medal of the coronation was issued in silver and bronze.

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Commemorative Medal. Gold medal (Gold) 28.26 g. On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). In the weight of 10 Tomans. 1st issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Not intended to be worn. BWK9 32. Of the highest rarity. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 49.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1983.

This medal was instituted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. It was issued in gold of 10 Tomans and of 5 Tomans, in silver and in bronze. However, after his assassination on May 1, 1896, this medal was recalled. Therefore, it is of highest rarity.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). 1st issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Not intended to be worn. BWK9 33. Very rare. NGC UNC Details. Slightly polished.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 101.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1983.

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Commemorative Medal. Gold medal (Gold) 28.14 g. On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). In the weight of 10 Tomans. 3rd issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Zolgharnein type. Not intended to be worn. BWK9 35. Very rare. NGC MS60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 48.
Bought from E. Bourgey, Paris 1981.

This medal is existing in gold of 10 Tomans and of 5 Tomans, in silver and in bronze.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Gold medal (Gold) 14.26 g. On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). In the weight of 5 Tomans. 3rd issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Zolgharnein type. Not intended to be worn. BWK9 35. Extremely rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 43.
From the Leeds collection, Baldwin's Dubai, March 2000, lot 571.

The only known Zolgharnein type 5 Toman of Naser al-Din Shah.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). 3rd issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Zolgharnein type. Thinner edition. Not intended to be worn. BWK3 36. Very rare variety. NGC UNC Details. Slightly polished.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 99.
From the Ali Karimi Collection, London, 2003.

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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848). 3rd issue 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD). Zolgharnein type. Not intended to be worn. BWK3 36. Very rare. NGC MS60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 100.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1983.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Gold medal (Gold) 21.80 g. On the Occasion of the 5th Year of the Reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930, ruled from 1909 to 1925) in 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). In the weight of 5 Tomans. Bust type. 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). With horizontal suspension loop. Without ribbon. BWK3 42. Of the highest rarity, probably the only recorded specimen. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 247.
Bought from Swiss Bank Corporation, Zurich, 1991.

This medal, sometimes referred to as the "Ahmad Shah Civil Merit Medal", is available in gold, silver and bronze. There are also two varieties of this medal, one with Ahmad's bust on the obverse, the other with the lion and the sun on the reverse. There is no further information about this medal.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 5th Year of the Reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930, reigned from 1909 to 1925) in 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). Type bust. 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). Not intended to be worn. BWK3 43. Extremely rare. Only three specimens known. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 282.
Bought from Sotheby's, London, 1981.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 5th Year of the Reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930, ruled from 1909 to 1925) in 1332 AH(1913/1914 AD). Type lion and sun, on the obverse 1327 AH (1909/1910 AD). On the reverse 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 281.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1987.

Finest certified by NGC.

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Commemorative Medal. Gold medal (Gold) 14.31 g. On the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930, ruled from 1909 to 1925) in 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). In the weight of 5 Tomans. Type bust. On the obverse 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). On the reverse 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD). Not intended to be worn. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 248.
Bought from G. Hirsch, Munich, September 2014.

The obverse shows the year 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD) of the 10th year of Ahmad Shah Qajar's reign, the reverse shows the year 1332 AH (1913/1914 AD), the 5th year of his reign.

Finest certified by NGC.

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Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Cossack Brigade by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848) in 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). Showing the years 1297 AH (1879/1880) and 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 283.
Bought from Munzen & Medaillen, Basel, 1992.

Naser al-Din Shah created the important Cossack Brigade in 1297 AH, which was active throughout the entire period of the Qajar Dynasty.

Finest certified by NGC.

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Order of the Light. Silver medal (Silver) Order of the Commander of the Army (also named Order of Sepah) (1924). 2nd type with portrait showing the head of Reza Sha Pahlawi turned to the right. Manufactured by Sporrong & Co. in Stockholm from 1947, 830/000 silver. Dated on reverse 1303 SH (1914/1925 AD). Maker's mark of Sporrong & Co., city mark of Stockholm, Swedish marks for 830 silver from 1912 and year mark "V8" for 1947, with vertical suspension loop, no band ring or ribbon. NGC AU58. Loop attached.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 338.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 1989.

According to Younessi (in YOU p. 221), the three-class (1st to 3rd class) Sepah Order for Military Merit with its accompanying medal in two classes (in gold and in silver) was "instituted" on 12 May 1924, probably by Rheza Khan Pahlawi, Prime Minister of Persia (1878-1944, in office from 1923 to 1925, reigning as Reza Shah Pahlawi from 1925 to 1941). The silver medal features two different types of portraits, the first type showing the head facing half-right and the second type showing the head facing far right. With the overthrow of the monarchy in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, this medal disappeared like all other imperial orders of chivalry, decorations and medals.

Finest certified by NGC.

Important note:
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