Iran Gold 1/4 Pahlavi Coin, SH 1332 / 1953 | سکه طلای ربع پهلوی، ۱۳۳۲ خورشیدی

Iran Gold 1/4 Pahlavi Coin – Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

This original Iranian 1/4 Pahlavi gold coin was issued during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah with Persian inscription around the rim. The reverse displays the historic Lion and Sun emblem, crowned above, with crossed oak and laurel branches below and the denomination “ربع پهلوی” meaning “Quarter Pahlavi.”

The coin represents one of the most recognizable gold issues of modern Iranian numismatics, combining royal Pahlavi-era portraiture with the traditional Lion and Sun symbol long associated with Iranian state identity.

• Country: Iran / Persia
• Period: Pahlavi Dynasty
• Ruler: Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
• Denomination: 1/4 Pahlavi / Quarter Pahlavi
• Date: Appears to be SH 1332 / 1953
• Metal: Gold, standard issue listed as .900 fine gold
• Approximate standard weight: 2.034 grams
• Approximate standard diameter: 14–16 mm, depending on reference/type
• Obverse: Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi with Persian royal inscription
• Reverse: Crowned Lion and Sun emblem with oak and laurel branches; inscription “ربع پهلوی”
• Condition: As shown in photos; visible surface wear and handling marks consistent with age and circulation/storage
• Authentication: Offered as pictured; third-party grading or metal verification recommended for buyers seeking certified condition or bullion confirmation

Historical Note

The Pahlavi gold coinage is widely collected by Iranian, Persian, Middle Eastern, and world coin collectors. This 1/4 Pahlavi denomination is especially appealing because it carries the full visual language of the larger Pahlavi gold coins in a smaller and more accessible format.

What You Receive

You will receive the exact coin shown in the photographs. The coin will be carefully packed for secure delivery and accompanied by a concise item description for your records.