Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Brass medal 1306 AH (1889 AD), On his Visit to Birmingham. Struck at the Birmingham Mint. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 110.
Bought from Khosrow Mahboubian, London, 2004.

Important note:
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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 10 Tomans 1318 AH (1900/1901 AD), Tehran Mint. 27.26 g. Bust type. KM - (cf. 99). Fr. -. Extremely rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 140.
From the Mortimer Hammel collection, Stacks, New York, 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 10 Tomans 1318 AH (1900/1901 AD), Tehran Mint. 28.64 g. Lion & Sun type. KM -. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, only two known specimens. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 139.
From the Turath collection, auction Spink & Son, London, October 1999, lot 393.

Finest certified by NGC.

The obverse of this 10 Toman of Mozaffar al-Din Shah is from an altered reverse die of Nasir al-Din Shah.

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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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".

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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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.

Important note:
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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 2 Tomans 1322 AH (1904/1905 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.72 g. Bust type. Moloud. Milled edge. KM 997. Fr. 73. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 133.
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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 2 Tomans 1322 AH (1904/1905 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.79 g. Bust type. Moloud. Without inscription on obverse. KM 996. Fr. 73 var. Very rare. Extremely fine-uncirculated.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 134.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, 1989.

Not encapsulated by NGC due to "QUESTIONNABLE AUTHENTICITY". However, SINCONA guarantees the authenticity of this coin.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1 Toman 1314 AH (1896/1897 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.86 g. Lion & Sun type. KM 988. Fr. 75. Rare. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 129.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.89 g. Bust type. KM 995. Fr. 70. Rare. Extremely fine-uncirculated.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 128.

Not encapsulated by NGC due to "QUESTIONABLE AUTHENTICITY". However, SINCONA guarantees the authenticity of this coin.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1 Toman 1318 AH (1900/1901 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.82 g. Bust type. KM 995. Fr. 70. Rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 130.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1 Toman 1322 AH (1904/1905 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.84 g. Bust type. Moloud. KM -. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 131.
From the Mesrob Abgarians collection, Glendale, 1987.

Finest certified by NGC.

The Moloud type gold coins of Muzaffar al-Din Shah are only known in the weight of 2 Tomans.

Important note:
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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman n. d. (1313-1324 AH / 1895-1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.31 g. Saheb al-Zaman. KM 993. Fr. -. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 121.
Bought from Spink & Son, London 1986.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman 1314 AH (1896/1897 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.45 g. Lion & Sun type. KM 987. Fr. 76. Rare. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 120.

Second 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.41 g. Bust type. KM 994.1 var. Fr. 71. Rare in this condition. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 125.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.39 g. Bust type. Saheb al-Zaman. KM 994.1 var. Fr. 71. Very rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 124.
Bought from Spink & Son, London 1986.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman 1323 AH (1905/1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.36 g. Bust type. KM 994.2. Fr. 71. Rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 123.

Second 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/2 Toman 1324 AH (1906/1907 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.50 g. Bust type. KM 994.1. Fr. 71. Rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 122.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/5 Toman n. d. (1313-1324 AH / 1895-1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 0.65 g. Lion & Sun type. Mule with reverse die of Nasir al-Din Shah. KM 922. Fr. - (cf. 77). Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 114.

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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). 1/5 Toman 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. 0.55 g. Lion & Sun type. Wrong date: "9301". KM 986. Fr. 72. Very rare variety. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 115.
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.