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Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 1 (x) Iran, German Military WWI, 25 Kran on 10 Mark, 6th October 1906 (ND 1916-17), serial number J2378044, this 25 Kran on 10 Mark was issued by the Reichsschuldenverwaltung (Imperial Debt Office, RSV). During WWI, an Iranian government supported by Germany was established in the cities of Hamedan and Kermanshah. In response to a coin and bankn...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 2 (x) Iran, German Military WWI, 5 Tomans on 20 Mark, 1914 (ND 1916-17), serial number N0581718, this banknote was issued by the Reichsbank, Germany's central bank from the 1st of January 1876, until the end of World War II in 1945. The bank replaced the Royal Prussian Bank, which had been the central bank of Prussia since 1847. After Germany un...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 3 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] complete set of 1st series Qajar Remainder banknotes [11 notes] comprising all denominations, [Top Pop] remainder 1 Toman, ND (1890-1896) [Top Pop] remainder 2 Tomans, ND (1890-1923) [Top Pop] remainder 3 Tomans, ND (1890-1923) [Top Pop] remainder 5 Tomans, ND (1890-1923) [Top Pop] remainder 10 Tomans...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 4 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, pair of front and [Top Pop] back Colour Trial Specimen 1 Toman, 1st January 1896 / ND (1890-1923), printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. The front colour trial specimen is dated 1st January 1896 and showcases a blend of colours which deviates from the pink and green tones of the issued notes. Similarly, the back col...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 5 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, cancelled 1 Toman, Kermanshah, 26th June 1910, black serial number O/A 005671, when banknotes were deemed unfit for circulation, they were withdrawn and cancelled, Arabic perforations and large V-shaped cuts through the government seal were added. These cancelled notes were then sent from local branches to Tehran f...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 6 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 2 Tomans, 1st July 1901 / ND (1890-1923), printed by the renowned British security printing firm, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., established in the early 19th century and celebrated for their production of high-quality banknotes and sophisticated designs. The 2 T...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 7 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 3 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), the front colour trial specimen, no date overprint, signed by Arthur F. Grundy and Joseph Rabino, presenting a blend of soft hues, incorporating light green, blushing ambrosia, and pink tones, in a harmonious way. This departure from th...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 8 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, cancelled 3 Toman, Kermanshah, 19th November 1907, red serial number C/B 010825, the front of the note is black, pink, and green, with Naser al-Din Shah Qajar at right, the Imperial arms at left, and the value at centre and each corner. All typical cancellation marks are present, including a large V-shaped cut thro...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 9 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 5 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), this set showcases a distinctive printing approach. The front colour trial note bearing a signature without a date, presents soft hues of orange, light green, and purple, deviating from the traditional green, pink, and brown tones found...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 10 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 10 Tomans, 1st July 1897 / ND (1890-1923), this set showcases a distinctive printing colour scheme. The front colour trial note is printed in pale shades of pink, navy blue, and light purple, instead of the vibrant pink, purple, and green tones found on issued b...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 11 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 20 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), a remarkable set showcasing an exquisite colour palette. The front colour trial specimen is printed with hues of purple at the centre and pink on the sides against a verdant backdrop. The gentle tones of these colours accentuate the Pe...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 12 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 25 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), presenting an intriguing combination of pink, purple, and soft orange tones, contrasting with the solid brown colour and guilloches of the back of the banknote. On the front, an oval portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is depicted, the longest r...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 13 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 50 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), the front note presents a vibrant blend of pink, blue, and pale green tones, contrasting with the bold solid blue design of the back colour trial specimen banknote. The front features an oval image of the Persian coat of arms, includin...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 14 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 100 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), printed by the English engraving and banknote company, Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. The front colour trial specimen is a notable example of the 100 Toman note, presenting a vibrant combination of pink, orange, purple, blue, and light g...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 15 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 500 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), between 1890 and 1923, a total of 1,400 notes were issued for circulation, with 1,399 of them eventually being redeemed, cancelled, and destroyed. By the final audit of the first series on 20th December 1931, only one issued 500 Toman...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 16 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Colour Trial Specimen 1000 Tomans, ND (1890-1923), 1000 Tomans note from the Imperial Bank of Persia almost requires no introduction in any of its forms. It's unlikely that anyone will ever be able to fully capture the significance of this note. In this first series from the Imper...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 17 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Colour Trial Specimen, Teheran, 1 Toman, ND (1924-32), the second series, introduced in late 1924, brought several changes compared to the first series, including the discontinuation of certain denominations. All of the 1 Toman notes are now printed by Waterlow and Sons, a departure from the previous printer, Bradb...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 18 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, 1 Toman, Burujird, 10th December 1925, serial number A/V 058915, this banknote presents an extremely rare case in which the date on the banknote precedes the opening of the branch. The banknote dates 10th December 1925, yet the branch itself did not open until February 1926. It is noteworthy to mention that the ear...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 19 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, 1 Toman, Bushire, 31st January 1925, serial number A/S 093920, the front of this banknote is adorned in a black, pink, and green design. Farsi text, as well as English text at the bottom of the front of this banknote states PAYABLE AT BURUJIRD ONLY. Interestingly however, the Farsi translation of this English sente...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 20 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Colour Trial Specimen, Teheran, 2 Tomans, ND (1924-32), B/A 0000000, the front of the banknote features a vibrant mix of purple, yellow, orange, green, and brown, along with Farsi text. On the right of the banknote, an image of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is depicted in military uniform and a feathered fez indicating h...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 21 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, 2 Tomans, Bushire, 31st January 1925, serial number B/R 027190, featuring a green design with orange, blue and red notes as well as Farsi text. English text at the bottom of the front of this banknote states PAYABLE AT BUSHIRE ONLY with the Farsi translation at the top. A circular portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qaja...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 22 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Colour Trial Specimen 5 Tomans, ND (1924-32), on the front right of this note, a portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the longest reigning Qajar monarch, is depicted wearing military uniform and a feathered fez, signifying his role in the military and royal Persian heritage. Guilloches accompany a light green and l...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 23 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, 5 Tomans, Bushire, 1st June 1925, serial number C/J 044855, the front features a light green, black and pink design as well as Farsi text. English text at the bottom states PAYABLE AT BUSHIRE ONLY with the Farsi translation at the top. A circular portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the longest reigning Qajar monar...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 24 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Colour Trial Specimen 10 Tomans, ND (1924-32), printed by Waterlow & Sons, London, between 1924 and 1932, following the Imperial Bank of Persia's request for the company to commission the 1, 5, and 10 Toman banknotes. The front of the banknote features Farsi text and a portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the longe...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 25 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, 10 Tomans, Tabriz, 3rd September 1928, serial number D/G 024929, the front features blue, orange and green tones, as well as Farsi text. English text at the bottom of the front of this banknote states PAYABLE AT TABRIZ ONLY with the Farsi translation at the top. A circular portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the l...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 26 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia 20 Tomans, Teheran, 1st November 1929, serial number E/A 011207, the front features Farsi text on a red, green, orange and purple design. A circular portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the longest reigning Qajar monarch, is depicted wearing military uniform and a feathered fez, symbolising his role in the military ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 27 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Specimen 50 Tomans, ND (1924-32), serial number F/A 000000, brown, pale orange, blue, pink, and green tones adorn this banknote, featuring Naser-al-Din Shah Qajar in an oval frame at the right centre. Interestingly no signatures are present below the image, with the value displayed in the field. On the back, the...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 28 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Specimen 100 Tomans, ND (1924-1932), red serial number range G/B 025001 - G/C 050000, the specimen 100 Tomans from the 2nd series is the highest and key denomination of the final series issued by the Imperial Bank of Persia. On the front, Naser-al-Din Shah Qajar is depicted in a circular frame at the right cent...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 29 (x) Imperial Bank of Persia, [Top Pop] set of front and back Proof 100 Tomans, ND (1924-32), an extremely rare set of front and back proof 100 Toman notes, as described in the previous lot, the 100 Tomans became the highest and key denomination of the 2nd and final series issued by the Imperial Bank of Persia. These proofs represent a preparat...
Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 30 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen uncut pair 5 Rials, ND (1932 / AH1311), serial number 00000, featuring green and pale orange colours, with Farsi text and an image of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat. Each note is signed by Alamar and Lindenblatt. The backs of the banknotes are green, with Farsi text and a depiction of the coat of arms with the c...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 31 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 5 Rials, ND (1932), serial number B633613, the front of the banknote features green and pale orange colours, with Farsi text and an image of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat. Signed by Alamar and Lindenblatt. The back of the banknote is green, with Farsi text and a depiction of the coat of arms with the crown, sun, lion, a...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 32 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 10 Rials, ND (1932) / AH1311, serial number D231283, the front of the note showcases a blend of pink with tan and green hues, featuring an image of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat. It bears the signatures of Alamar and Lindenblatt. The back of the banknote displays Farsi text alongside the coat of arms, which includes the...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 33 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut sheet of four 10 Rials, ND (1932 / AH1311), serial number 00000, featuring the signatures of Ali Alamar and Kurt Lindenblatt. Produced by the American Bank Note Company, these specimen notes were created in 1932 ahead of the second series of Bank Melli Iran banknotes, which were printed in 1933. ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 34 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen uncut pair 20 Rials, ND (1932 / AH1311), serial number 00000, the pair showcases a bold red design with yellow, green, blue and purple notes. On the front, Farsi text and decorative guilloches are noticeable. Central to each of these banknotes is a circular portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynast...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 35 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 20 Rials, ND (1932), serial number C020931, this banknote exhibits a bold red design. The front features an image of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat and bears the signatures of Alamar and Lindenblatt. The back of the note displays Farsi text alongside the coat of arms with the crown, sun, lion, and sword, as well as the F...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 36 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen uncut pair 50 Rials, ND (1932 / AH1311), serial number 00000, the front of this pair exhibits an olive-green colour with red, blue and green hues within the designs. On the left of the front of each banknote is a portrait of Reza Shah, depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Reza Shah was the founder of the Pahlavi dynas...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 37 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 50 Rials, ND (1932), red serial number A097878, this banknote was issued by Bank Melli, Iran in 1932. The front exhibits an olive-green colour with red, blue and green hues within the designs. On the front left is a portrait of Reza Shah, depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Next to this portrait is an image of the Chehel Soto...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 38 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 100 Rials, ND (1932 / AH1311), serial number 00000, the front of each banknote exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones whilst the back of each uncut banknote showcases a brown design. Farsi text on the front and back. Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty a...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 39 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1932), serial number A075241, the front exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones whilst the back showcases a brown design. Farsi text appears on the front and back. Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty and Shah of Iran from 1925 to 1941, appears on the front right in a Pa...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 40 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 500 Rials, ND (1932-34 / AH1311-13), serial number 00000, in the dynamic landscape of 1920s Iran, Bank Melli Iran emerged as a pivotal player during the transformative period marked by Reza Shah's rise to power in 1925. This era, characterised by sweeping economic policies and a fervent push ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 41 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 500 Rials, ND (1932-34), red serial number A022085, this exceptional 500 Rials banknote was issued between 1932 and 1945. The front contains hues of blue, green and pink along with Farsi text. To the left, an oval portrait with a guilloche frame presents Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty. On the right, an imag...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 42 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen sheet of three 5 Rials, ND (1933 / AH1312), serial number 00000, on the left side a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, is wearing military uniform and a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text is featured with a green and orange design. On the back of this sheet, a green design and Farsi text ac...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 43 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 5 Rials, ND (1933), serial number G678736, on the left side of this note a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, is wearing military uniform and a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text is featured with a green and orange design. On the back, a green design and Farsi text accompanies a circular image of the coat of ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 44 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen sheet of four 10 Rials, ND (1934 / AH1313), serial number 00000, printed by the American Bank Note Company. Each banknote has a denomination of 10 Rials. On the right side of the front, a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, is depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Each note bears the si...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 45 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 10 Rials, ND (1934), serial number E903197, on the right side, a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, is depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text is featured appearing on a green and pink design. On the back of this banknote, a tan design and Farsi text accompanies a circular image of the coat of a...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 46 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 10 Rials, ND (1934), serial number L363447, on the right side of the front, a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, is depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text is featured, appearing on a green and pink design. On the back, Farsi text accompanies a circular image of the coat of arms with crown, sun,...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 47 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 20 Rials, ND (1934 / AH1313), serial number 00000, the front of the banknotes is printed in a vibrant red with pale yellow, blue, green and purple hues. Central to these banknotes is a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, pictured wearing a Pahlavi hat. On either side of...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 48 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 20 Rials, ND (1934), serial number E476614, the front has been printed in a vibrant red with pale yellow, blue, green and purple hues. Central to this banknote is a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, pictured wearing a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text appears on the front of the design as well as on the bac...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 49 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 20 Rials, ND (1934), serial number K130983, the front has been printed in a vibrant red with pale yellow, blue, green and purple hues. Central to this banknote is a portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, pictured wearing a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text appears on the front of the design as well as on the bac...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 50 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 50 Rials, ND (1934), serial number B381605, Reza Shah at left,, (Pick 27a, BNB 110), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine, only 9 notes in higher grade on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 51 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 50 Rials, ND (1934 / AH1313), serial number 00000, the front of this pair exhibits an olive-green colour with red, blue and green hues within the designs. On the left of the front of each banknote is a portrait of Reza Shah, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, depicted wearing a Pahlavi hat. Next...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 52 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 50 Rials, ND (1934), serial number C790062, Reza Shah at left,, (Pick 27b, BNB 110), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 53 (x) Banque Melli, Iran, Colour Trial Specimen "Brown" 100 Rials, ND (1935), proposed to be issued between 1933 and 1935 and is notable for its beautiful colour schemes. The front of the note displays a portrait of Reza Shah in military uniform with a high cap, while the back is adorned with vignettes of a fortress and a coat of arms. Unlike...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 54 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 100 Rials, ND (1934 / AH1313), serial number 00000, the front of each banknote exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones whilst the back showcases a brown design. Each note contains Farsi text on the front and back. Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty and S...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 55 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1934), serial number A681368, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 28a, BNB 111), in PMG holder 15 NET Choice Fine, restoration, only 8 notes in higher grade on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 56 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1934), serial number B330460, the front exhibits a combination of purple, green, pink and pale orange tones. Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty and Shah of Iran from 1925 to 1941, appears on the front right in a Pahlavi hat. Farsi text is also featured on the front and back. To the left of this p...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 57 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [2 notes] front and back Proof 500 Rials, ND (1934), this set of front and back 500 Rial Iranian banknotes were printed by the American Bank Note Company in 1934, having commissioned the second series of Bank Melli Iran banknotes in 1933. The front design presents a harmonious mix of blue and pink tones. Alongside Farsi t...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 58 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 1000 Rials, ND (1934-35), serial number A065310, the front features Farsi text and decorative guilloches on a background with varying hues of green. On the right, a portrait of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat is visible. In addition, on the left appears an image of Darius the Great Stabbing the Ahriman monster, from the s...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 59 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen uncut pair 1000 Rials, ND (1934-35 / AH1313-14), bold red serial number 00000, the front features Farsi text and decorative guilloches on a background with varying hues of green. On the right, a portrait of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat is visible. Additionally, on the left appears an image of Darius ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 60 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 1000 Rials, ND (1934-35), serial number A184380, the front of the banknote features Farsi text and decorative guilloches on a background with varying hues of green and pink. On the right, a portrait of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat is visible. Additionally, on the left appears an image of Darius the Great Stabbing the A...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 61 (x) Banque Nationale de L´Iran, uniface set of front and back Printer's Design 5 Pahlevis, 1936 / ND (1936), this exquisite banknote set, consisting of a front Printer's Design and a back Printer's Design, exemplifies the height of Persian artistry and historical significance, this design was intended to be used for circulation but was never a...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 62 (x) Banque Nationale de L´Iran, uniface set of front and back Printer's Design 5 Pahlevis, 1936 / ND (1936), this exquisite banknote set, consisting of a front Printer's Design and a back Printer's Design, exemplifies the height of Persian artistry and historical significance, this design was intended to be used for circulation but was never a...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 63 (x) Banque Nationale, Iran, uncut front and back pair Printer's Design 5 Pahlevis, 1936, the 3rd and final Printer's Design presented in this magnificent collection. This is an exceptional piece that mirrors the same intricate representations as the previous two lots yet showcases a unique palette of colours. Unlike the previous designs, t...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 64 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 5 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number N/000000 18, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 32As, BNB 126), in PMG holder 53 NET About Uncirculated, printer´s annotations, previously mounted, staple holes, only 3 notes in higher grades on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 65 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 10 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number ZH000000 18, featuring three-quarters portrait of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, depicted in a military uniform alongside Farsi text. The denomination is on the corners, all set against a vibrant palette of green, purple, and golden hues. The back displa...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 66 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 20 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number V/000000 18, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 34As, BNB 128bs), in PMG holder 53 NET About Uncirculated, printer´s annotations, previously mounted, staple holes, only 3 notes in higher grades on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 67 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 20 Rials, ND (1938), serial numbers A/R 640423-4, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 34Ab, BNB 128), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated (2 notes).
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 68 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 50 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number B/000000 18, this lot features a 1938 Bank Melli, Iran banknote with a striking front design in green and pink hues. The front prominently displays Farsi text, accompanied by a majestic depiction of Mount Damavand. This landmark holds great symbolism in Iranian culture ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 69 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1937), serial number A/A 401043, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 36a, BNB 120), in PMG holder 20 NET Very Fine, repaired.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 70 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 100 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number A/000000 18, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 36As, BNB 130 for the type), in PMG holder 50 NET About Uncirculated, printer´s annotations, previously mounted, staple holes, only 1 note in higher grades on PMG Census.
Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 71 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1938), serial number M025879, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 36Aa, BNB 130), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine.
Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 72 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 100 Rials, ND (1938), serial number TH/284485, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 36Ac, BNB 130), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine, only 5 notes in higher grades on PMG Census.
Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 73 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 500 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number A/000000 18, the front of the banknote features blue and pink colours, Farsi text, and an image of an Achaemenid soldier with a beard and staff, symbolising national pride and historical significance. Central to the front of the banknote is the coat of arms with a crow...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 74 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 500 Rials, ND (1938), serial number C744899, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 37a, BNB 131), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine.
Date 10.07.2024
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 75 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, (matching colour seal) 500 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317 with matching colour stamp 1319 (1940), serial number B/107389, this note features a three-quarters portrait of Reza Shah in military uniform without the Pahlavi hat. The name of the bank no longer appears in French on the back, instead, the bank name and the serial num...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 76 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 500 Rials, ND (1938), serial number A/089030, the front of the banknote features blue and pink colours, Farsi text, and an image of an Achaemenid soldier with a beard and staff, symbolising national pride and historical significance. Central to the front of the banknote is the coat of arms with the crown, sun, lion, and s...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 77 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 1000 Rials = 10 Pahlavi, ND (1937) / AH1316, serial number A/1 090161, rare green seal overprinted on back. This 1937 French Back Issues series features a three-quarters portrait of Reza Shah in military uniform, without the Pahlavi hat. In this (Latin) series, the bank's name is displayed in French on the back, and th...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 78 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 1000 Rials, ND (1938) / AH1317, serial number A/000000 18, the front of the banknote features Farsi text and decorative guilloches on a background with varying hues of green, blue, violet and orange. On the right, a portrait of Reza Shah wearing a Pahlavi hat is visible. Additionally, on the left appears an image...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 79 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 1000 Rials, ND (1938) / AH 1317, western serial number B431931, green and multicoloured, arms top centre, Reza Shah three quarter facing to left at right, value at each corner, reverse green, Mount Damavand at centre, Persian text variety,, (Pick 38Aa, BNB 132), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 80 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, 1000 Rials, ND (1937), serial number A/1 218976, Reza Shah at right,, (Pick 38c, BNB 121), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine, repaired.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 81 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, [Top Pop] Specimen 10,000 Rials, ND (1938), serial number A/000000 91, in an era marked by sweeping economic policies and modernisation efforts, Bank Melli played a key role in the evolving financial landscape of Iran. Reza Shah's visionary reign, from 1925 to 1941, aimed to propel the country into the 20th century and fo...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 82 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 50 Rials, ND (1944), serial numbers R816869-70, the front of this consecutive pair features dark green on a violet underprint and Farsi text. To add to this, an image of a peacock is exhibited in the centre of the banknote. The peacock is an emblematic symbol in Iran, representing cultural heritage and...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 83 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 100 Rials, ND (1944), serial number N/000000 18, this is an exceptional brown 100 Rial banknote from the 1944 Issues. Despite larger denominations being printed during Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's issues, this note stands as the highest denomination of the 1st series. With only 900,000 issued notes ever printed, ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 84 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, pair of 100 Rials, Reddish-brown 1st Series, ND (1944), serial number N/428913-53, these 100 Rials notes from the 1944 issues are the highest denomination of the first series and the only denomination in this series printed by Harrison and Sons, a company established in 1750. Harrison and Sons began printing banknotes in...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 85 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 100 Rials, ND (1944), serial number A/000000 18, beautiful "Purple" 100 Rials from the 2nd series of the 1944 Issues. The front of this banknote prominently displays a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi on the right side, contributing to the historical significance of this banknote. Adjacent to this portr...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 86 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 100 Rials, 2nd Series, ND (1944), serial numbers B909592-3, a highly sought-after consecutive pair of the "purple" 2nd series 100 Rials notes from the 1944 issues, featuring an early B prefix series. These prefix series are very rare to find on the market, far surpassing later prefix series in terms of...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 87 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 500 Rials, ND (1944), serial number A/000000 18, an exquisite note with a captivating front design in blue and purple tones. The front showcases Farsi text alongside a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979 and the last Iranian monarch. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi is depicted in...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 88 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Specimen 1000 Rials, ND (1944), serial number A/000000 18, a green and pink design features Farsi text and ornate guilloches. Central to this note is an image of a winged bull, symbolising Persian heritage and representing strength, authority, and protection. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty,...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 89 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 1000 Rials, ND (1944), serial numbers A681387-8, the highest denomination in the series issued in 1944. This set marks a significant historical period in Iran, as on 16th September 1941, the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran during World War II forced Reza Shah to abdicate in favour of his son, Crown Princ...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 90 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 500 Rials including [Top Pop], ND (1951), serial numbers 1/614883-4, the fronts are designed in tones of blue and yellow, featuring Farsi text as well as a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, in army uniform. The back is designed in notes of blue, pale yellow and...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 91 (x) Bank Melli, Iran, Consecutive pair of 1000 Rials, ND (1951), serial numbers 1/318920-21, the fronts are designed in tones of brown, yellow and pink, featuring Farsi text, as well as a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, in army uniform. The back was designed in violet, blue and pale yellow hues. Engl...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 92 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, [Top Pop] Colour Trial Specimen 20 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 32/000000 27, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at right,, (Pick 78bcts, BNB 208 for type), in PMG holder 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, single finest graded on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 93 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, [Top Pop] Colour Trial Specimen 50 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 26/000000 34, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at right,, (Pick 79bcts, BNB 209 for type), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, tied for finest graded with 2 other notes on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 94 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, Colour Trial Specimen 100 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 16/000000 25, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at right,, (Pick 80cts, BNB 210), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, only 3 notes in higher grade on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 95 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, [Top Pop] Colour Trial Specimen 200 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 1/000000, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at right,, (Pick 81cts, BNB 211), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 96 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, Colour Trial Specimen 500 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 6/000000 105, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at centre,, (Pick 82cts, BNB 212 for type), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, only 1 note in higher grade on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 97 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, Colour Trial Specimen 1000 Rials, ND (1965), serial number 6/000000 110, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi at centre,, (Pick 83cts, BNB 213 for type), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, only 1 note in higher grade on PMG Census.
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 98 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, [Top Pop] Colour Trial Specimen 5000 Rials, ND (1971-72), serial number 2/000000 006, on the front a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi is featured, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979 and the last Iranian monarch. The front also features Farsi text and a specimen stamp marked in red. This specimen colour trial prese...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 99 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, Consecutive pair, 5000 Rials, ND (1971-72), serial number 6/567209, 6/567210, on the front a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi is featured, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979 and the last Iranian monarch. The front also features Farsi text. On the back of these banknotes an image of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, f...
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Spink, Auction 24038, Lot 100 (x) Bank Markazi, Iran, 10,000 Rials, ND (1972-73), serial number 1/195821 the front displays a green design with pink and blue hues, along with Farsi text. At the centre an image of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979 and the last Iranian monarch, is depicted. Within an ornate design surrounding his portrait, images...
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