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1000 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī Persian Empire
| Issuer | Iran |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse lettering | محمدرضا شاه پهلوی آریامهر شاهنشاه ایران ۱۰۰۰ ریال 1000 RIALS 1971 ۱۳۵۰ 900 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a panoramic view of the ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, rendered in detailed relief. The scene showcases the iconic standing columns, monumental staircases, and architectural remains of the ancient royal complex, evoking the grandeur of the Persian Empire at its height. The composition is unlettered, allowing the archaeological subject matter to dominate the field entirely. The design was struck to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary celebrations held at Persepolis in October 1971. |
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Struck specifically for the 2,500th anniversary celebrations of the Persian Empire, held at Persepolis in October 1971 — an event so extravagant that Empress Farah's gown alone reportedly cost more than Iran's annual education budget for several provinces. The festivities were organized almost entirely by foreign contractors, a detail that became a genuine political liability for the Shah in the years that followed.
Fr#107 confirms its place in the Friedberg gold reference, a commemorative issue rather than a circulating type.