Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 2 Tomans 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.75 g. Bust with special design with 8 pointed stars on the obverse. KM - (cf. 942). Fr. -. Extremely rare, only a few pieces known. NGC MS63*. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 40.
Bought from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, 1984.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1 Toman 1281 AH (1865 AD), Tehran Mint. 4.00 g. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 930). Fr. - (cf. 55). Extremely rare, probably only two examples recorded. NGC MS64+ PL. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 20.
Bought from Claude Burgan, Paris, 2007.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1 Toman 1294-1313 AH (1873-1895 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Uniface trial. Struck in copper. KM -. Extremely rare. NGC PF62 RB.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 82.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1983.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1 Toman 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.89 g. Bust type. KM - (cf. 933). Fr. - (cf. 61). Extremely rare, probably the only known piece to exist. NGC MS63 PL. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 25.
Bought from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, 1984.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1 Toman 1311/1324 AH (1893/1894 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.84 g. Mule. Lion & Sun type. Mule with the reverse die of the 1 Toman of Muzaffar al-Din Shah. KM -. Fr. 74. Extremely rare. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 132.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1981.

Finest certified by NGC.

This obverse die is extremely rare making this mule excessively 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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1/2 Toman 1281 AH (1864 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.00 g. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 921). Fr. -. Extremely rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 9.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1983.

Finest certified by NGC.

A series of rare patterns in gold, silver and bronze were issued in 1281 AH, but the official issue of milled coins and medals during the reign of Nasir al-Din Shah started in 1293 AH.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1/2 Toman 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.44 g. Bust type. KM - (cf. 927). Fr. - (cf. 63). Extremely rare, probably the only example known. NGC MS63 PL. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 18.
Bought from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, 1984.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1/2 Toman 1311 AH (1893 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.72 g. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 921). Fr. -. Extremely rare, probably the only known specimen. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 8.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1986.

Finest certified by NGC.
1/2 Tomans of the Lion & Sun type were not struck after 1298 AH. An extremely rare 1/2 Toman of this type struck in 1309 AH is reported.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 10000 Dinars 1301 AH (1883/1884 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in bronze. KM -. Very rare. NGC MS62 BN.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 354.
Bought from A. Saeedi, London, 1998.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 5000 Dinars 1297 AH (1879/1880 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Plain edge. KM -. Extremely rare. NGC PF64. Magnificent cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 80.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1985.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864/1865 AD), Tehran Mint. KM Pn11. Very rare. NGC MS66. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 76.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864/1865 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in bronze. KM Pn10. Very rare. NGC MS63 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 77.
Bought from E. Bourgey, Paris, 1993.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in bronze. KM Pn8. Very rare. NGC MS67 BN. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 62.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, 1983.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864/1865 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in white metal. KM - (cf. Pn8). Very rare. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 70.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 1993.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864/1865 AD), Tehran Mint. KM Pn9. Very rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 71.
From auction Jean Elsen, Brussels, 1995.
From auction Hess, February 1921.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1281 AH (1864/1865 AD), Tehran Mint. Piédfort of double thickness. KM - (cf. Pn9). Extremely rare. NGC UNC Details. Obverse slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 72.
From auction Jean Elsen, Brussels, 1995.
From auction Hess, February 1921.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 500 Dinars 1293 AH (1876 AD), Tehran Mint. KM Pn13. Very rare. NGC AU Details. Edge nick on reverse.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 57.
Bought from George Moussesian, Munich, 1998.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 250 Dinars 1281 AH (1864 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in brass. KM Pn4. Extremely rare. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece with original mint luster.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 54.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 1995.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Pattern 250 Dinars 1281 AH (1864 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in silver. KM Pn5. Extremely rare. NGC AU55.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 53.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 1995.

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.