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10 Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī
| Issuer | Bank Markazi Iran |
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| Year | 1978-1979 |
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| Composition | Gold (.900) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing portrait bust of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi occupying the central field, rendered in high relief with fine medallic detail. The effigy depicts the Shah in military dress, exuding a formal regal character consistent with late Pahlavi dynasty coinage. The circumferential legend in Persian script reads 'Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Aryamehr Shahanshah Iran,' encircling the portrait. The Imperial Solar Hijri date appears in the lower field adjacent to the bust. The overall design reflects the sophisticated engraving standards associated with official Iranian commemorative gold coinage of this period. |
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| Obverse lettering | محمّدرضا شاه پهلوى آريامهر شاهنشاه ايران ۲۵۳۷ |
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The 10 Pahlavi was the largest denomination in the Iranian imperial gold series and was struck in limited quantities each year primarily for presentation purposes and the gift trade rather than genuine circulation. By 1978, the Shah's government was in open crisis — street protests, martial law in September, and a general strike by year's end had effectively paralyzed the country. The mint nonetheless continued production into early 1979, making this one of the final gold issues authorized under imperial authority before the February revolution ended the Pahlavi dynasty entirely.
Coins of this date are sometimes encountered still sealed in original Bank Markazi packaging, unsold inventory that never reached its intended market.