Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Silver medal 1320 AH (1902 AD), Gilt. On his Visit to Rome during the Reign of Vittorio Emmanuele III. Extremely rare. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition. With original box.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 361.
From the Mansour Afshar collection, Geneva, 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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Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Bronze medal 1318 AH (1900 AD), 120.49 g. On his Visit to the St. Petersburg Mint in Russia. Dies by A. Vasyutinsky and M. Gabe. Diakov 1319.1. Extremely rare. NGC MS63 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 359.

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). Bronze medal 1318 AH (1900/1901 AD), On his Visit to Brussels. Very rare. NGC MS65 BN. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 167.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 1 Toman 1324 AH (1906/1907 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.91 g. Lion & Sun type. KM 1022. Fr. 80. Rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 182.
Bought from S. Cordry, San Diego 1983.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 1 Toman 1327 AH (1909/1910 AD), Tehran Mint. 2.82 g. Bust type. KM 1026. Fr. 78. Very rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 183.
From the Mortimer Hammel collection, Stack's Bowers, 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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 1/2 Toman 1324 AH (1906/1907 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.47 g. Lion & Sun type. KM 1021. Fr. 81. Rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 179.
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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 1/2 Toman 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. 1.38 g. Bust type. Year erroneously struck as "1362" instead of "1326". KM 1025. Fr. 79. Rare. NGC AU58.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 180.
Bought from Ali Mehran collection, London, 1981.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 1/5 Toman 1324 AH (1906/1907 AD), Tehran Mint. 0.55 g. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 1024). Fr. 81a. Very rare date. Less than five specimens known. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 178.
Bought from Spink & Son, London, March 2010.

Finest certified by NGC.

There are less than five examples of the first issue of the 1/5 Toman for this date known

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 5000 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Reeded edge. KM - (cf. 1018). Extremely rare. NGC PF63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 198.
Bought from J. Dilmaghani, Los Angeles, 1995.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 5000 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. 23.14 g. Lion & Sun type. KM -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC UNC Details. Reverse slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 196.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1982.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 2000 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. KM 1017. Very rare. NGC XF Details. Small scratches and edge nick.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 194.
From the Mesrob Abgarians Collection, Glendale, 1988.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 500 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. KM 1013. Very rare, especially in this condition. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 189.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 1995.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 500 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. Date added on reverse. KM 1013 var. Very rare variety. NGC UNC Details. Obverse cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 191.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1982.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 500 Dinars 1327 AH (1909/1910 AD), Tehran Mint. Bust type. KM 1013. Very rare, especially in this condition. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 190.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, 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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 250 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Lion & Sun type. KM 1009. Very rare in this condition. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 188.
Bought from Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 1994.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 50 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Copper-Nickel. KM 961. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 201.

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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). Pattern 2 Ashrafi 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Struck in gilt copper. KM - (cf. Pn36). Extremely rare. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 208.
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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). Pattern 2 Ashrafi 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.72 g. Proof. Bust type. Struck in gold. KM - (cf. Pn36). Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen of this type in gold. NGC PF62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 184.
Bought from Mesrob Abgarians Collection, Glendale 1987.

Finest certified by NGC.

All patterns of Mohammad Ali's 2 Ashrafi are in bronze or gilt bronze. This is the only known example of this type 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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Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). Pattern 1 Ashrafi 1326 AH (1908/1909 AD), Tehran Mint. Proof. Bust type. Struck in gilt copper. KM -. Very rare. NGC PF63. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 207.
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.