Token - Memorial celebration of Imam Mohammad Reza Pahlevi

Features

Location Iran
Shah Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type Souvenir medals › Commemorative souvenir
Year 1338 (1959)
Calendar Iranian - Persian
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Number
N#
159174

Obverse

A scene from the interior of the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.

Reverse

All text, with lettering in ring on outer edge and then more text inside (Persian).
Middle script in Persian: Be yaad-e farkhondeh milaad-e hashtomin emaam ali ebn-e mosalreza alayh-e-salaam, Yaazdahome zighadatol haraam-e 148 hejri-e ghamari"

The Persian script around the central circle: " Dar ahd-e saltanat va toliat-e Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Shahanshah-e Iran").

Date: 1338 (1959/1960)

Translation:
Middle: To commemorate the prosperous birthday anniversary of 8th Imam, Reza, Ali the son of Musa, peace be upon him, 11 Zelghadeh 148 lunar A.H

Center: (During the reign and custodianship of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi the Shahanshah of Iran

Edge

Plain

Comments

Gold version also exists; this is a gilt-silver version

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1338 (1959)  Gold plated Silver

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