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Medal - Mohamed Reza Shah Coronation
| Location | Iran |
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| Year | 1968 |
| Type | Personality medal |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts left of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing imperial crown with aigrette and jewelled decoration, and Empress Farah wearing her coronation crown, both in elaborate ceremonial dress rendered in high relief against a dark matte field. Arabic script legends surround the effigies on both sides, with the date in Persian numerals (آبان ۱۳۴۷) at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Detailed depiction of the coronation ceremony set within a grand ceremonial hall, showing the Shah in full imperial regalia placing the crown upon the Empress, who kneels before him in an ornate gown with an elaborate train, surrounded by dignitaries and attendants in the background. An engraver's signature appears in the lower left field, and a hallmark reading '900' is visible at the bottom edge. |
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