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The Kian Collection -
hammered and machine struck treasures from the Persian Empire
The Kian Collection features extraordinary coins and medals from the Persian Empire, which are unique in terms of their rarity and condition.
We had the privilege of auctioning this spectacular collection in three parts over the years 2023 and 2024.
Outstanding Persian coins and medals in excellent condition – that is what the famous ‘Kian Collection’ stands for.
In terms of rarity and quality, this is without doubt the finest collection of its kind ever assembled. Over a period of more than forty years, the collector has undeniably managed to outshine all other institutional and private collections dedicated to this field.
We at SINCONA are proud to be able to offer this exceptional collection to the world of numismatists.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the Kian Collection.
Los 1001
Fath 'Ali Shah, Pattern Kran or Medal in gold 1244 AH (1828)
Fath 'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). Pattern Kran or Medal in gold 1244 AH (1828), 4.65 g. Dies by W. Bain. Struck in Great Britain. Coat of Arms. Rv. Persian script. Reeded edge. Excessively rare, only two known specimens in gold, this is the only example in private hands. NGC PF65 CAMEO.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 65'000
Los 1005
Nasir al-Din Shah, 25 Tomans 1307 AH (1889/1890)
Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 25 Tomans 1307 AH (1889/1890), Tehran Mint. 71.35 g. On his Return from Europe. KM 952. Fr. 64a. Extremely rare. NGC UNC Details. Obverse slightly polished. With original box.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 62'500
Los 1006
Nasir al-Din Shah, 25 Tomans 1313 AH (1895/1896)
Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 25 Tomans 1313 AH (1895/1896), Tehran Mint. 71.70 g. On the 50th Anniversary of his Reign. KM 953. Fr. -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS61.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 115'000
Los 1009
Nasir al-Din Shah, 10 Tomans 1311 AH (1893)
Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). 10 Tomans 1311 AH (1893), Tehran Mint. 28.73 g. Bust type. KM 946. Fr. 59. Extremely rare, especially in this quality. Less than five pieces known. NGC MS61+.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 85'000
Los 1091
Nasir al-Din Shah, Bronze medal 1281 AH (1864)
Nasir al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 AH (1848-1896). Bronze medal 1281 AH (1864), 84.94 g. On the Opening of the Teheran Mint. Extremely rare, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS66 BN. Cabinet piece.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 26'000
Los 1154
Muzaffar al-Din Shah, Pattern 500 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902)
Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Pattern 500 Dinars 1319 AH (1901/1902), Tehran Mint. 2.55 g. Struck in gold. KM 977 var. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC MS62.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 55'000
Los 1156
Muzaffar al-Din Shah, Gold medal 1318 AH (1900)
Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1313-1324 AH (1896-1907). Gold medal 1318 AH (1900), 27.81 g. On his Visit to Paris. Dies by A. Patey. Medallic 10 Tomans. Extremely rare. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece. With original box.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 110'000
Los 1170
Muhammad Ali Shah, 5000 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909)
Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). 5000 Dinars 1326 AH (1908/1909), Tehran Mint. 23.14 g. Lion & Sun type. KM -. Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen. NGC UNC Details. Reverse slightly cleaned.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 40'000
Los 1178
Muhammad Ali Shah, Pattern 2 Ashrafi 1326 AH (1908/1909)
Muhammad Ali Shah, 1324-1327 AH (1907-1909). Pattern 2 Ashrafi 1326 AH (1908/1909), Tehran Mint. 5.72 g. Proof. Bust type. Struck in gold. KM - (cf. Pn36). Of the highest rarity, probably the only known specimen of this type in gold. NGC PF62.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 55'000
Los 1257
Sultan Ahmad Shah, Pattern 2000 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919)
Sultan Ahmad Shah, 1327-1344 AH (1909-1925). Pattern 2000 Dinars 1337 AH (1918/1919), Tehran Mint. 14.14 g. Struck in gold. Coronation type, Jolous. On the 10th Anniversary of Reign. KM cf. Pn43. Of the highest rarity, probably two known specimens of this off-metal strike. NGC MS63. Magnificent condition.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 46'000
Los 159
Fath-'Ali Shah, 5 Toman 1226 AH (1811)
Fath-'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). 5 Toman 1226 AH (1811), Tabriz Mint. 26.85 g. Album T2683. KM 746. Äusserst seltenes Nominal / Extremely rare denomination. NGC MS62.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 48'000
Los 161
Fath-'Ali Shah, 5 Toman 1227 AH (1812)
Fath-'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). 5 Toman 1227 AH (1812), Isfahan Mint. 26.84 g. Album T2683. KM 746. Rabino pl. 42, no. 36 (1221 AH). Von grösster Seltenheit. Nur 3 Exemplare bekannt, wobei dieses Stück mit Abstand das besterhaltene ist / Of the highest rarity. Only 3 examples known with this being by far the best one. NGC AU55.
From the Abe Kossof Collection.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 40'000
Los 163
Fath-'Ali Shah, 4 Riyal 1227 AH (1812)
Fath-'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). 4 Riyal 1227 AH (1812), Tabriz Mint. 41.54 g. Album - (cf. A2886 for 2 Riyal). KM -. Von grösster Seltenheit. Einziges bekanntes Exemplar und unpubliziert. Unikat / Of the highest rarity. The only known specimen and unpublished. Unique. NGC AU55.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 55'000
Los 165
Fath-'Ali Shah, 5 Toman 1232 AH (1817)
Fath-'Ali Shah, 1212-1250 AH (1797-1834). 5 Toman 1232 AH (1817), Kermanshahan Mint. 23.72 g. Album -. cf. KM 746 (only Tabriz and Tehran). Von grösster Seltenheit. Einziges bekanntes Exemplar. Unikat / Of the highest rarity. The only known specimen. Unique. NGC AU Details. Henkel- und Tragespuren / Mount removed, traces of wear.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 45'000
Los 186
Abbas Mirza, Silver Medal of Valour c. 1813
Abbas Mirza, 1203-1249 (1789-1833). Silver Medal of Valour c. 1813, 21.76 g. Prince Abbas Mirza-Medal. Intended to be worn. 36.9 mm. Rabino pl. 43, no 40. Von grösster Seltenheit. Nur 2 Exemplare bekannt / Of the highest rarity. Only 2 examples known. Fast vorzüglich / About extremely fine. Mit Originalhenkel / Original loop attached.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 9'500
Los 188
Mohammad Shah, 5 Toman 1251 AH (1835)
Mohammad Shah, 1250-1264 AH (1834-1848). 5 Toman 1251 AH (1835), Isfahan Mint. 19.03 g. Struck on the occasion of his second coronation in 1251 AH. Album -. KM -. Rabino -. Von grösster Seltenheit. Einziges bekanntes Exemplar. Unpubliziert. Unikat / Of the highest rarity. The only known specimen. Unpublished. Unique. NGC XF Details. Henkelspur / Mount mark.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 50'000
Los 195
Mohammad Shah, Gold Medal n. d.
Gold Medal n. d., 13.85 g. In the weight of 3 Toman. Rabino -. Von grösster Seltenheit. Einziges bekanntes Exemplar. Unpubliziert. Unikat / Of the highest rarity. The only known specimen. Unpublished. Unique. NGC AU Details. Mit Originalhenkel / Original loop attached.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 13'000
Los 203
Naser al-Din Shah, 2 Toman 1271 AH (1855)
Naser al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 (1848-1896). 2 Toman 1271 AH (1855), Isfahan Mint. 6.89 g. Shah on the Peacock Throne. Album 2923A. KM -. Äusserst selten / Extremely rare. NGC AU Details. Henkelspur / Mount mark.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 110'000
Los 206
Naser al-Din Shah, Toman 1271 AH (1855)
Naser al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 (1848-1896). Toman 1271 AH (1855), Tehran Mint. 3.43 g. Type with facing bust. Album 2925 var. KM 858. Rabino 604. Äusserst seltener Typ / Extremely rare type. NGC MS62.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 7'000
Los 211
Naser al-Din Shah, Toman 1274 AH (1858)
Naser al-Din Shah, 1264-1313 (1848-1896). Toman 1274 AH (1858), Isfahan Mint. 3.45 g. Shah on the Peacock Throne. Album 2925A. KM -. Von grösster Seltenheit. Nur 2 Exemplare bekannt / Of the highest rarity. Only 2 examples known. NGC MS63.
Hammer price (buyer's premium not included): CHF 20'000