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Pahlavi Dynasty
Mohammad Reza Shah 1 Rial Coin
Workhorse small-change coin of the late Pahlavi era — minted in hundreds of millions and still found in circulation drawers across Iran today.
| Date | SH 1338–1357 (1959–1979) |
|---|---|
| Ruler / issuer | Mohammad Reza Shah |
| Mint | Tehran |
| Metal | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Era | Pahlavi Dynasty (1925 – 1979 CE) |
| Region | Iran |
Obverse and reverse
Obverse
Bare-headed bust of the Shah right.
Reverse
Crowned Lion-and-Sun within wreath; value '1 Rial' and SH date.
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.
Read the full Pahlavi Dynasty essay →Frequently asked
- What is the Mohammad Reza Shah 1 Rial Coin?
- Workhorse small-change coin of the late Pahlavi era — minted in hundreds of millions and still found in circulation drawers across Iran today. It was struck in SH 1338–1357 (1959–1979) at Tehran under Mohammad Reza Shah.
- What metal and weight is it?
- Cupronickel, weighing approximately 1.75 g.
- What designs appear on it?
- Obverse: Bare-headed bust of the Shah right. Reverse: Crowned Lion-and-Sun within wreath; value '1 Rial' and SH date.