Token - Memorial celebration of Imam Mohammad Reza Pahlevi 1338 (1959) front Token - Memorial celebration of Imam Mohammad Reza Pahlevi 1338 (1959) back
Token - Memorial celebration of Imam Mohammad Reza Pahlevi 1338 (1959) photo

Token - Memorial celebration of Imam Mohammad Reza Pahlevi

1338 (1959) year
Silver (.925) 14 g 29.5 mm
Description
Location
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1338 (1959)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#159174
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

All text, with lettering in ring on outer edge and then more text inside (Persian).
Middle script in Persian: Be yaad-e farkhondeh milaad-e hashtomin emaam ali ebn-e mosalreza alayh-e-salaam, Yaazdahome zighadatol haraam-e 148 hejri-e ghamari"

The Persian script around the central circle: " Dar ahd-e saltanat va toliat-e Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Shahanshah-e Iran").

Date: 1338 (1959/1960)

Translation:
Middle: To commemorate the prosperous birthday anniversary of 8th Imam, Reza, Ali the son of Musa, peace be upon him, 11 Zelghadeh 148 lunar A.H

Center: (During the reign and custodianship of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi the Shahanshah of Iran

Edge

Plain

Comment

Gold version also exists; this is a gilt-silver version