Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 1 Toman n. d. (1314-1318 AH / 1897-1901 AD), Tehran Mint. Uniface trial of reverse die. Struck in bronze. KM - (cf. 995). Very rare. NGC MS66 BN. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 177.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, California 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). Pattern 1 Toman n. d. (1314-1318 AH / 1897-1901 AD), Tehran Mint. Uniface trial of reverse die. Struck in bronze. KM - (cf. 995). Very rare. NGC MS65 BN. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 176.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego, California 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). Pattern 1 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.49 g. Proof. Bust type. KM - (cf. Pn23). Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen in gold. NGC PF66. Cabinet piece with nice mint luster.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 135.
From the Mesrob Abgarians Collection, Glendale, 1987.

Finest certified by NGC.

This type of patterns for the 1 Toman issue is only recorded in bronze or gilt bronze.

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). Pattern 1 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. Uniface in white metal. KM - (cf. Pn23). Extremely rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 174.
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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 1 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. Struck in bronze. KM - (cf. Pn23). Very rare. NGC MS61 BN.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 173.
Bought from S. Cordy, San Diego, California 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). Pattern 1/2 Toman n. d. (1313-1324 AH / 1895-1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.92 g. Piédfort, double weight. Bust type to left. KM -. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 126.
From auction SINCONA 1, Zurich, June 2011, lot 2911.

Finest certified by NGC.

All bust type 1/2 Toman of Mozaffar al-Din Shah are facing to the right. This is the only known example with the bust facing left.

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). Pattern 1/2 Toman 1316 AH (1898/1899 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Struck in gilt copper. KM Pn22. Very rare. NGC PF67. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 172.
Bought from Sotheby's, London, 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). Pattern 1/5 Toman n. d. (1313-1324 AH / 1895-1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.82 g. Piédfort. Bust type on thick flan. KM -. Fr. -. Extremely rare. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 119.
Bought from Sotheby's, London 1983 and from Jacques Schulman, 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 1/5 Toman n. d. (1313-1324 AH / 1895-1906 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.44 g. Piédfort. Bust type on heavy flan. KM -. Fr. -. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 118.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 5000 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM Pn21. Very rare. NGC PF62 CAMEO.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 160.

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). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1319 AH (1901 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM Pn30. Very rare. NGC PF63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 158.
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.

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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM Pn29. Very rare. NGC PF62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 155.
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.

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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 1000 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. Struck in bronze. KM - (Pn29). Very rare. NGC MS64 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 175.
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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 500 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.55 g. Struck in gold. KM 977 var. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 127.
From auction Morton & Eden, London, April 2013, lot 134.

Finest certified by NGC.

Off-metal strikes in gold are only known for the 1000 and 2000 Dinar.

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). Pattern 500 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Plain edge. KM Pn28. Very rare. NGC PF60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 148.
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.

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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Gold medal 1318 AH (1900 AD), 27.81 g. On his Visit to Paris. Dies by A. Patey. Medallic 10 Tomans. Extremely rare. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece. With original box.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 142.
From auction St. James's, October 2011, lot 1505.

Finest certified by NGC.

This gold medal along with its silver issue is designed by the famous French sculptor, medallist and coin engraver Henri-August Patey. It was presented to Muzaffar al-Din Shah and the high-ranking officials travelling with him during his visit to Paris that year.

Together with the silver medal (lot 1159), they form the only known pair in the original box.

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). Gold medal 1318 AH (1900 AD), 30.69 g. On his Visit to Brussels. Medallic 10 Tomans. Extremely rare. NGC AU Details. Mount removed.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 141.
From the Turath collection, auction Spink & Son, London, October 1999, lot 399.

A small number of these medals were given to dignitaries travelling with the 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). Silver medal 1318 AH (1900 AD), 134.38 g. On his Visit to the St. Petersburg Mint in Russia. Dies by A. Vasyutinsky and M. Gabe. Diakov 1319.1. Extremely rare. NGC MS60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 360.
Bought from Dr. Shams-Aram, Frankfurt, 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Silver medal 1318 AH (1900/1901 AD), On his Visit to Paris. Dies by A. Patey. Extremely rare. NGC MS64. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 170.
Bought from St. James's Auctions, October 30, 2011.

Finest certified by NGC.

Together with the gold medal (lot 1156), they form the only known pair in the original box.

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.