IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah. AH 1360-1398 / AD 1941-1979. Proof AV 1000 Rials (30mm, 13.02 g, 6h). 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire. Dated SH 1350 (1971). Lion standing left on ground line, head facing, holding scimitar in right forepaw; behind, anthropomorphized rising sun; below, value, date, and stamp .900; all within floral border / Ruins of Persepolis. KM 1191.1; Friedberg 107. A few light marks. Proof. AGW: 0.37674 oz. Includes original leatherette presentation case.