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Auction: 24038 - The Dr. Martin M Mortazavi Collection of Persian Banknotes
Lot: 89

(x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 1000 Rials, ND (1944), serial numbers A681387-8,
the highest denomination in the series issued in 1944. This set marks a significant historical period in Iran, as on 16th September 1941, the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran during World War II forced Reza Shah to abdicate in favour of his son, Crown Prince Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Distinguished by a three-quarters portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in military uniform. The portrait depicted in a dignified military pose, symbolises his new role as the nation's leader and the military's critical position during this era,

(Pick 46, BNB 141), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very Fine (total 2 notes)

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Sold for
£11,000

Starting price
£2800