Qajars, Nasir al-Din Shah Medallic AV 10 Toman. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Nasir's reign. Tehran mint, dated AH 1313 = AD 1896. Uniformed bust facing slightly to left / Mint name, ruler, date and denomination in four lines within floral border. KM X14; Friedberg 59. 28.79g, 36mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; considerable original mint lustre, a magnificent piece. Extremely Rare.
From the collection of GK;
Ex Numismatica Genevensis SA, Auction 12, 18 November 2019, lot 769.
This issue was struck to commemorate the 50 years of reign, but was recalled after the assassination of Naser al-Din Shah.