IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. 1/2 Pahlavi SH 1348 = 1969 (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. Mintage of 40,000 examples. Slightly rough and very minor scratches, otherwise, virtually as struck.

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