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Judaica / Zionism - Iran, Pair of Medals of the Jewish Community of Iran, 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1966 - A rare pair of commemorative medals issued by the Jewish Community of Iran in 1966 (5726), marking the 25th anniversary of the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. These medals reflect the flourishing of Iranian Jewry during the 1960s, a period characterized by modernization, cultural growth, and mutual respect between the Jewish community and the monarchy. Obverse: Bust of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, surrounded by Persian legend commemorating the 25th year of his reign, inscribed “Society of the Jews of Iran.” Reverse: A seven-branched Menorah above the Tablets of the Law, with Hebrew inscription: ”For the 25th Year of the Reign of His Majesty Reza Shah Pahlavi, Year 5726, Council of the Jewish Community of Iran.” Metal: Silver metal and bronze Weight: 12.208 g (silver), 10.722 g (bronze) Diameter: 30 mm