Catalog - SINCONA Auction 85

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Fath 'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). Pattern Kran or Medal in gold 1244 AH (1828 AD), 4.65 g. Dies by W. Bain. Struck in Great Britain. Coat of Arms. Rv. Persian script. Reeded edge. Excessively rare, only two known specimens in gold, this is the only example in private hands. NGC PF65 CAMEO. Cabinet piece in brilliant condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 1.
From auction Baldwin's Dubai 2, March, 2000, lot 548.
Originally from a collection started and assembled in the early 1940s by an English industrialist from Leeds.

Finest certified by NGC.

In 1808, the British envoy Sir Harford Jones was given a mission by the King George III to negotiate a treaty of alliance between Persia and Great Britain. A preliminary agreement was concluded in March 1809 and the definitive treaty was eventually signed on 25 November 1814. By the terms of this important document, which was specially declared to be defensive, all alliances between Persia and European nations hostile to Great Britain were made null and void, and all European armies were to be prevented from entering Persia, if hostile to Great Britain. In 1828 the British Minister, Sir John Macdonald renegotiated and modified some terms of this treaty, and it is reported that on this occasion these medals in gold and silver were offered to the dignitaries of the court.

Important note:
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Fath 'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). Pattern Kran or Medal in silver 1244 AH (1828 AD), 6.76 g. Dies by W. Bain, struck in Great Britain. Coat of Arms. Rv. Persian script. Reeded edge. Very rare. NGC PF63. In magnificent condition with beautiful patina.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 2.
Bought at Sotheby's, 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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Fath 'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). Pattern Kran or Medal in silver 1244 AH (1828 AD), 6.88 g. Dies by W. Bain, struck in Great Britain. Coat of Arms. Rv. Persian script. Reeded edge. Very rare. NGC PF60. Beautiful condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 3.
Bought from Sotheby's, London, 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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Fath 'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). Bronze medal 1245 AH (1829/1830 AD), 143.63 g. On Khosrow Mirza's visit to Russia. Diakov 474.1. Extremely rare. NGC MS64 BN. Magnificent condition.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 355.

Finest certified by NGC.

After the conclusion of a peace treaty between Persia and Russia in 1828, a Russian mission under M. Grebaiodov was sent to Tehran by Tsar Nicholas I. The mission was received with honor, but the envoy's claim for the surrender of two Armenian women by a high-ranking court official created a riot and a mob stormed the Russian Embassy, murdering the envoy and his staff. In dismay, the Shah dispatched his grandson, Khosrow Mirza to offer the apologies of the Persian Government, which were eventually accepted. In the following year Khosrow Mirza officially visited Russia again and this extremely rare medal commemorates his visit in 1829.

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). 25 Tomans 1307 AH (1889/1890 AD), Tehran Mint. 71.35 g. On his Return from Europe. KM 952. Fr. 64a. Extremely rare. NGC UNC Details. Obverse slightly polished. With original box.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 349.
From the Mortimer Hammel Collection, auction Stacks & Bowers, New York, 1982.

This issue dated 1307 AH was struck for the return of Nasir al-Din Shah to Persia from his third and final trip to Europe. The mintage was very limited, and the issue thus excessively rare.

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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 25 Tomans 1313 AH (1895/1896 AD), Tehran Mint. 71.70 g. On the 50th Anniversary of his Reign. KM 953. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 350.
Bought from Glendining, London, 1988.

Finest certified by NGC.

In 1313 AH (1896), preparations were being made to celebrate the 50th Year of Naser al-Din Shah's reign when suddenly the assassin Mirza Reza Kermani, taking advantage of the Shah's custom of receiving petitions in person, fired at close range and killed him. The 25 Tomans coins intended for distribution were recalled and melted. This is the only known example and is believed to be unique.

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). 10 Tomans 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 28.67 g. Bust type. KM 945. Fr. 59. Very rare, especially in this condition. NGC PF63. In magnificent condition with nice mint luster.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 47.
From the Turath Collection, auction Spink & Son, London, October 1999, lot 370.

Tied with two others for 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). 10 Tomans 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 28.53 g. Lion & Sun type. KM - (cf. 947). Fr. 52. Extremely rare, the first 10 Toman issue of Naser al-Din Shah. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 44.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1980.

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). 10 Tomans 1311 AH (1893 AD), Tehran Mint. 28.73 g. Bust type. KM 946. Fr. 59. Extremely rare, especially in this quality. Less than five pieces known. NGC MS61+.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 52.
From the Leeds collection, auction Baldwin's Dubai, March 2000, lot 567.

Finest certified by NGC.

The obverse bust on this coin is the same as for the 1 Toman Saheb-Gharan issue of 1311 AH.

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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 10 Tomans 1311 AH (1894 AD), Tehran Mint. 28.53 g. Lion & Sun type. KM 947. Fr. 52. Extremely rare, only three pieces known. NGC MS60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 45.
Bought from Sotheby's, London, 1985.

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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Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 2 Tomans 1295 AH (1878 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.66 g. Bust type. Mous al-Reza. KM 941. Fr. -. Extremely rare, probably less than five pieces known. NGC MS60.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 39.
From the Leeds collection, auction Baldwin's Dubai, March 2000, lot 559.

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). 2 Tomans 1296 AH (1879 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.72 g. Bust type. KM 942. Fr. 60. Rare date. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 34.

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). 2 Tomans 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.74 g. Bust type. KM 942. Fr. 60. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 37.

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). 2 Tomans 1297 AH (1880 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.75 g. Bust type. KM 942. Fr. 60. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 35.

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). 2 Tomans 1298 AH (1881 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.73 g. Bust type. KM 942. Fr. 60. Rare date. NGC UNC Details. Reverse slightly cleaned.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 36.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 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). 2 Tomans 1299 AH (1882 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.74 g. Bust type. KM 942. Fr. 60. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 33.

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). 2 Tomans 1307 AH (1890 AD), Tehran Mint. 5.71 g. Bust type. KM 943. Fr. 65. Very rare. NGC UNC Details. Spot removed on obverse.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 41.
From the Leeds collection, Baldwin's Dubai, March 2000, lot 566.

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). 1 Toman 1293 AH (1876 AD), Tehran Mint. 3.44 g. Lion & Sun type. Ghazi. KM 930. Fr. 55. Very rare, especially in this condition. NGC MS62+.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 21.
Bought from Dr. A. Shams-Aram, London, 1983.

Finest certified by NGC.

In 1293 AH, the first milled coins of Nasir al-Din Shah were issued.

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). 1 Toman n. d. (1294-1295 AH / 1877-1878 AD), Tehran Mint. 3.20 g. Bust type. KM - (cf. 933). Fr. - (cf. 61). Very rare variety. NGC MS66. Cabinet piece.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 26.
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.