★ Rare and MS65 ★

IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. 1/2 Pahlavi SH 1332 = 1953 (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. Rare. In PCGS encapsulation, graded MS65, the highest graded. Slightly rough and very minor spot of toning on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From the Asha & Ardeshir Dabestani Collection, ex Stack's Bowers ANA Auction, 2 August 2017, 21078 (part of).