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Auction: 24038 - The Dr. Martin M Mortazavi Collection of Persian Banknotes
Lot: 39

(x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1932), serial number A075241,
the front exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones whilst the back showcases a brown design. Farsi text appears on the front and back. Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty and Shah of Iran from 1925 to 1941, appears on the front right in a Pahlavi hat. To the left of this portrait is an image of the Persepolis columns. The appearance of the columns of Persepolis on Iranian banknotes is a powerful symbol of cultural heritage, national identity and historical continuity. A circular image of the coat of arms with the crown, sun, lion and sword is presented on the back. Signed by Ali Alamar and Kurt Lindenblatt,


(Pick 22, BNB 105), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine, only 5 notes in higher grade on PMG Census

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£1,300

Starting price
£420