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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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IRAN. Bank Melli Iran. 20 Rials, 1934. P-Unlisted. Face Proof. PCGS Currency About New 53.
A Face Proof of this 1934 20 Rials note, which displays stark contrast to the actual issued note. The portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi is at left instead of at center. with a vignette of ruins at center with a colorful ray design. Vivid blue, green, yellow, and orange ink make up the rays, with a dark blue underprinted design seen at left and right, while the main design is made up of dark maroon ink. Scarcely do proofs of this caliber become available to the public, and this note is sure to attract bidding from collectors of Iran and historical proofs.
Estimate: $4000.00- $5000.00
A Face Proof of this 1934 20 Rials note, which displays stark contrast to the actual issued note. The portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi is at left instead of at center. with a vignette of ruins at center with a colorful ray design. Vivid blue, green, yellow, and orange ink make up the rays, with a dark blue underprinted design seen at left and right, while the main design is made up of dark maroon ink. Scarcely do proofs of this caliber become available to the public, and this note is sure to attract bidding from collectors of Iran and historical proofs.
Estimate: $4000.00- $5000.00