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10 Pahlavī - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī
| Issuer | Bank Markazi Iran |
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| Year | 1978-1979 |
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| In circulation to | 1979 |
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| Reverse description | The central device features the Imperial Iranian Coat of Arms, comprising the Lion and Sun emblem surmounted by the Pahlavi Crown, the traditional symbol of the Iranian monarchy. The lion, shown passant and holding a sword, is positioned before a rising sun, rendered in intricate relief. Flanking the central shield are sprays of oak leaves to the left and olive branches to the right, symbolizing strength and peace respectively. The denomination legend 'Dah Pahlavi' (Ten Pahlavi) appears in Persian script within the lower portion of the design. The overall composition is framed within a well-defined circular border, consistent with the formal heraldic style employed on Imperial Iranian gold coinage. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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The 10 Pahlavi was the largest denomination in the Iranian imperial gold series and was struck in limited quantities each year primarily for presentation purposes and the gift trade rather than genuine circulation. By 1978, the Shah's government was in open crisis — street protests, martial law in September, and a general strike by year's end had effectively paralyzed the country. The mint nonetheless continued production into early 1979, making this one of the final gold issues authorized under imperial authority before the February revolution ended the Pahlavi dynasty entirely.
Coins of this date are sometimes encountered still sealed in original Bank Markazi packaging, unsold inventory that never reached its intended market.