Iran 5000 Dinar Silver Coin, 1308 (1929), Reza Shah. Goldsilverjapan


 overview


 Country of issue: Iran (Pahlavi dynasty)
 Monarch: Reza Shah (reigned 1925–1941)
 Face value: 5,000 Dinars
 Year of publication: 1308 AD (Persian calendar)
 Grade: Silver .900
 Weight: 23.0251 g
 Diameter: 36mm
 Shape: Circular
 Edge: Reeded


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 history


 This coin is a 5,000 dinar silver coin issued during the reign of Reza Shah, the first ruler of the Pahlavi dynasty.


 When the Pahlavi dynasty was established in 1925, Iran undertook a reform of its monetary system as part of its modernization efforts. This silver coin is one of the large silver coins issued in the early stages of this reform and is one of the representative coins that symbolize modern Iran.


 There are subtle variations depending on the year of issue and the mint, making them highly popular among collectors.


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 design


 surface


 * Reza Shah's portrait facing right
 * Decoration with oak and olive branches
 * King's title in Persian
 * The year 1308 in the Persian calendar (1929)


 Back side


 * Pahlavi Crown
 * Iran's traditional national emblem: the Lion and the Sun
 * Face value: 5000 dinars
 * Oak and olive wreath


 The lion and sun has long been a symbol of Iran and is a historically popular design.


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 specification


 * Issuing country: Iran (Pahlavi dynasty)
 * Face value: 5000 dinars
 * Year of publication: 1308 in the Persian calendar (1929)
 * Grade: Silver .900
 * Weight: 23.0251 g
 * Diameter: 36mm
 * Edge: Serrated
 * Material: Silver
 * Catalog number: KM#1106


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 About the Mint


 There are several mint variations for the 1308 (1929) date.


 * Tehran Mint
 * Heaton Mint (Birmingham, UK)
 * Leningrad Mint (now Saint Petersburg)


 The mint can be identified by the marking (H or L) on the ribbon portion.


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 situation


 Please check the images provided for the condition of the item.


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 Please note


 The year of issue is **1308 in the Persian calendar (1929 AD)**.


 Due to the nature of silver coins, some aging, such as changes in tone, minor scratches, small nicks, and discoloration, may be present.


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 Collection value


 The 5,000 dinar silver coin is highly popular as a large silver coin representative of the early Pahlavi dynasty and is a central part of modern Iranian coinage collections.


 Reasons for its popularity


 * Portrait of Reza Shah, the first Pahlavi king
 * Beautiful "Lion and Sun" national emblem design
 * Large silver coin with a silver purity of .900
 * Multiple mint variations exist.
 * A representative collectible item of Middle Eastern/modern Iranian currency.


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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


 Q. Is this a real silver coin?
 A. Yes. It is a genuine 5,000 dinar silver coin issued during the Pahlavi dynasty.


 Q. What is the purity of silver?
 A. **The silver purity is .900 (90% silver).**


 Q. What are the sizes?
 A. It has a diameter of approximately 36mm and weighs 23.0251g.


 Q. What year was it published?
 A. **1308 in the Persian calendar (1929 AD)**.


 Q. Is this for collectors?
 A. Yes. It is a large silver coin representative of the early Pahlavi dynasty, and is a popular coin representing modern Iranian currency, with high historical value and design.