IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. 1/4 Pahlavi SH 1358 = 1979 (Gold, 16 mm, 2.01 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 104. KM 1198. A rare date. Slightly rough, otherwise, good extremely fine.

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

This is a rare date because it was minted for the year SH 1358, which is after the revolution that occurred in SH 1357.