Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold "High Relief" 1/2 Pahlavi SH 1330 (1951) MS65 NGC, KM1149, Fr-102. Among the rarest emissions of the 1/2 Pahlavi series, the striking relief of the dies elevating the rims to an incredibly sharp, nearly capped die-like height. Invitingly honey-gold in color, the fields appear thick with both linear and concentric die polish lines, together with fully clear evidence of clashed dies on obverse and reverse alike. We were able to locate only a single other example of the variety sold at auction, an MS64 from Baldwin's of St. James which hammered for the equivalent of an impressive $6039. It would be of little wonder, then, to see this gem specimen soar reach even greater heights.

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