Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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IRAN. Silver Award Medal, AH 1327 (1909). Mohammad Ali Shah. EXTREMELY FINE Details--Altered Surfaces.
cf. Album-41, lot 1392; cf. Album-36, lot 1624. Obverse: Bust facing slightly left in military attire and wearing plumed kepi; circular legend in Persian around; Reverse: Lion left, head facing, holding sword in raised forepaw; rising sun in background; all within circular legend in Persian around. Clasp attached at the top. Though exhibiting some cleaning that has left the surfaces a bit less than original, this piece nevertheless stands as a VERY RARE and desirable type.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
cf. Album-41, lot 1392; cf. Album-36, lot 1624. Obverse: Bust facing slightly left in military attire and wearing plumed kepi; circular legend in Persian around; Reverse: Lion left, head facing, holding sword in raised forepaw; rising sun in background; all within circular legend in Persian around. Clasp attached at the top. Though exhibiting some cleaning that has left the surfaces a bit less than original, this piece nevertheless stands as a VERY RARE and desirable type.
Estimate: $700 - $1000