Watch List notes:

IRAN, Qajars. Ahmad Shah. AH 1327-1344 / AD 1909-1925. AV Medallic 5 Tomans (31mm, 18.02 g, 12h). Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Reign. Tehran mint. Dated AH 1337 (AD 1918/9). Bust facing slightly left, set on wreath of laurel and oak; date below; all within pelleted border / Lion and Sun on ornate base within toothed circular border; Kiani Crown above; floral symbols to left and right; ornate bow below; in voids, ghairat 'azzat himmat nusrat (honorable esteemed strong victorious) in Persian. Rabino di Borgomale pl. 47, 78 (there attributed as a reward for valor); KM Pn44; cf. Friedberg 87. Choice EF, traces of underlying luster.


From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Pars Coins, December 2001.