TDC-IR20R-1977-01

This 20 Rials (numeral value type) from Iran, dated 1977, shows  a strong, unabraded die clash on both the obverse and reverse dies. This coin is in the collection of Paul Ihrig.

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The overlay provided above shows the position of the dies when they did clash.

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The left side image shows the clash marks left by the lion in front of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi’s face. The Shah’s head can be seen outlining the lion, the rising sun and the value.