What is the 2500-Year Celebration Commemorative Medal?

Issued for Persepolis ceremonies celebrating 2500 years of Persian monarchy. It was struck in SH 1350 / 1971 at Tehran under Mohammad Reza Shah.

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Pahlavi Dynasty

2500-Year Celebration Commemorative Medal

Issued for Persepolis ceremonies celebrating 2500 years of Persian monarchy.

Key specifications for 2500-Year Celebration Commemorative Medal
Date	SH 1350 / 1971
Ruler / issuer	Mohammad Reza Shah
Mint	Tehran
Metal	Silver
Era	Pahlavi Dynasty (1925 – 1979 CE)
Region	Iran

Obverse

Shah bust.

Reverse

Cyrus and Persepolis motifs.

Historical context — Pahlavi Dynasty

Reza Shah reformed currency in 1932: the rial replaced the qiran (1 toman = 10 rial). Bank Melli took over note issuance in 1932. Pahlavi era includes commemoratives for the 2500-year celebrations and FAO series.

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Frequently asked

What is the 2500-Year Celebration Commemorative Medal?: Issued for Persepolis ceremonies celebrating 2500 years of Persian monarchy. It was struck in SH 1350 / 1971 at Tehran under Mohammad Reza Shah.
What metal and weight is it?: Silver.
What designs appear on it?: Obverse: Shah bust. Reverse: Cyrus and Persepolis motifs.

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