Coin and Paper Money Collecting/arabic coin?

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Expert: Brad Swain - 4/3/2010


Question

Arabic coin?
Hi, I wondered if you could help me to find out the name of this coin. Been searching for hours and can't find anything.

The diameter is 14 mm (0.55 inches) and I think it is Arabic text on the coin. I have looked up the numbers below the head and it is Arabic numbers (133 x haven't found the last one)

I think I have seen the tiger with the sword before but can't find from which country. I really hope you can help me! :)

I'm sorry, but the time form on the verbs is not my strongest part in the English.

Answer
Hi Fredrik, this is an Iranian 1/4 Pahlavi featuring Shah Reza Pahlavi (1941-79). It is dated 1334 (1955 AD). It contains .0589 of an ounce of gold. It may be worth around $70.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad
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Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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