The nation of Iran (which up to 1931 was known as Persia) has some of the world’s most intriguing historical coins. In it’s illustrious history it’s empire spanned across much of the known world at the time, from the Nile to the Indus. This wonderful trading nation saw a whole host of gold coins through its border as the main trading channel from Europe to Asia.
Coin | Pure Gold Weight (t/oz) | Fineness | Weight (g) | Years Minted |
Iranian 1/4 Pahlavi | 0.0589 | 0.900 | 2.0340g | Minted: SH1332 – SH1358 (1914 – 1979) |
Iranian 1/2 Pahlavi | 0.1177 | 0.900 | 4.0680g | Minted: SH1310 – SH1358 (1892 – 1979) |
Iranian Pahlavi | 0.2354 | 0.900 | 8.1360g | Minted: SH1310 – SH1358 (1892 – 1979) |
Iranian Azadi | 0.2354 | 0.900 | 8.1360g | Minted: SH1358 – 1375 (1979 – 1996) |