IRAN, Qajars. Nasir al-Din Shah. AH 1264-1313 / AD 1848-1896. Æ Medal (41mm, 30.82 g, 12h). Visit of the Shah to the Paris Mint. Dually dated 1870 and 15 July 1873.Electronic Auction 469 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRAN, Qajars. Nasir al-Din Shah. AH 1264-1313 / AD 1848-1896. Æ Medal (41mm, 30.82 g, 12h). Visit of the Shah to the Paris Mint. Dually dated 1870 and 15 July 1873. AURO ARGENTO ÆRI FLANDO FERIUNDO, façade of the Paris mint; in exergue, ÆDES ÆDIFICATÆ/ MDCCLXX / S.M./ LE SCHAH DE PERSE/ VISITE/ LA MONNAIE DE PARIS/ 15 JUILLET/ 1873. Rabino di Borgomale –; CNG E-410, lot 527 (hammer $475). Attractive mahogany-brown surfaces. EF. |