★ Only 98,000 examples minted ★

IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. 1/2 Pahlavi SH 1330 = 1951 (Gold, 19 mm, 4.06 g, 12 h), Tehran. Bare head of Muhammad Reza Shah to left between inscription and date. Rev. Lion and sun (Pahlavi coat of arms) above denomination, all within wreath. Friedberg 102. KM 1161. Only 98,000 examples minted, and rare in this condition. Slightly rough and struck from clashed dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the Asha & Ardeshir Dabestani Collection, formed over the past four decades.