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Iran 2 Rials Coin – Reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi – Pahlavi Dynasty Era A 2 Rials coin from the Imperial State of Iran, struck during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (1941–1979). The obverse features the iconic ”Lion and Sun” (Shir-o-Khorshid) emblem – the historic national symbol of Iran – depicting a lion holding a sword with the radiant sun rising behind it, topped by the Pahlavi Crown, enclosed within a laurel wreath, with the Persian denomination ”دو ریال” (Two Rials) below. The reverse displays the denomination ”۲” (2) in Persian numerals at center with ”ریال” (Rial) below, surrounded by a wreath, with the date inscribed in Persian numerals at the bottom (partially worn). Composition: Copper-Nickel (no silver content). Diameter: ~22 mm. Condition: Fine to Very Fine (F-VF) – heavy circulation wear, natural toning, dark patina, main design elements still visible but softened.