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Auction: 24038 - The Dr. Martin M Mortazavi Collection of Persian Banknotes
Lot: 87

(x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 500 Rials, ND (1944), serial number A/000000 18,
an exquisite note with a captivating front design in blue and purple tones. The front showcases Farsi text alongside a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979 and the last Iranian monarch. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi is depicted in army uniform. Additionally, central to the front of this note is an intricate image of a winged horse. The winged horse, in Persian mythology, acts as a symbol of strength and freedom, connecting modern Iran to its cultural and historical heritage. The back continues with Farsi text and a detailed illustration of the ruins in Persepolis, symbolising Iran's ancient architectural splendour. This note bears the Imperial crown watermark. On the front an overprint in a violet shade reads ANNULLIERT SCHWEIZ BANKVEREIN BASEL. Signed by Mohammad Ali Bamdad and Abdol Hossein Ebtehaj and is a remarkable collector's item, embodying the rich history and artistry of Iran,

(Pick 45s, BNB 140 for the type), in PMG holder 53 NET About Uncirculated, printer´s annotations, previously mounted, ink stamp, only 6 notes in higher grades on PMG Census

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Sold for
£1,100

Starting price
£480