SINCONA Auction 85

Description

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:
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