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Auction: 24038 - The Dr. Martin M Mortazavi Collection of Persian Banknotes
Lot: 54

(x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 100 Rials, ND (1934 / AH1313), serial number 00000,
the front of each banknote exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones whilst the back showcases a brown design. Each note contains Farsi text 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 of each note in a Pahlavi hat. To the left of this portrait is an image of the Persepolis columns. The appearance of columns of Persepolis on Iranian banknotes is a powerful symbol of cultural heritage, national identity and historical continuity. Specimen has been stamped on each side of this image of the Persepolis in a bold blue. On the back a circular image of the coat of arms with the crown, sun, lion and sword is presented. Hole punched and both notes have been signed by Abdolhossein Hajier and Hossein Ala'a,

(Pick 28a1s BNB 111 for the type), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, single finest graded on PMG Census

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Sold for
£5,500

Starting price
£1000