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Coins, Banknotes and Medallions

Wed, 8th January 2025
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LOT 3001
LOT 3001
Three rare Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike stages, probably for a larger denomination note, with central device 'Central Bank of Iran' in Persian script over a highly ornate background below portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform to centre (all very fine, some handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £600
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LOT 3002
LOT 3002
Two rare Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike stages, probably for a larger denomination note, with central device 'Central Bank of Iran' in Persian script over a fine background below portrait vignette of Mohammad Rez Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform to centre (both extremely fine, some light handling marks, each on different grade of paper). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £550
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LOT 3003
LOT 3003
A group of four Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials in black, brown and blue, two with titles to lower half 'I.M. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi' above 'Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey, England', both numbered '462' (good/very fine, one with corner crease, overall very fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £420
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LOT 3004
LOT 3004
A rare and unique Bank Markazi Iran partial banknote die proof engraver's test strike for a one thousand rials note, circa 1969, the centre in deep brown with portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform fading to the borders, with embossed finish (extremely fine, some handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £550
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LOT 3005
LOT 3005
Two rare Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strikes for the obverse of a five hundred rials note, both colour trials in black with portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform to centre, values to quarters, one struck off-centre, on oversized paper/card (both very fine/extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £700
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LOT 3006
LOT 3006
A group of eight Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials, comprising six in black, one in brown and one in purple (all good/very fine/extremely fine, one with heavy discolouration to paper). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £650
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LOT 3007
LOT 3007
A group of seven Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike small format portrait vignettes of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials in blue, red/brown and black, two mounted on card backing (extremely fine, the two mounted examples with glue points to top corners). Note: we do not believe this portrait was used on an issued banknote. Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £600
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LOT 3008
LOT 3008
Two Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials in purple (both very fine/extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £300
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LOT 3009
LOT 3009
A group of three Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in the uniform of Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, colour trials in green, blue and brown (all extremely fine). Note: this style of portrait was used on 1971 and 1974-1979 twenty, fifty, one hundred, two hundred, five hundred, one thousand and five thousand rials notes. Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £360
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LOT 3010
LOT 3010
A group of four Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in the uniform of Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, colour trials, comprising three in blue and one in brown (all very fine/extremely fine). Note: this style of portrait was used on 1971 and 1974-79 twenty, fifty, one hundred, two hundred, five hundred, one thousand and five thousand rials notes. Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £480
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LOT 3011
LOT 3011
Two Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials in light and dark blue, both titled to lower half 'I.M. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi' below 'Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey, England' and numbered '462' and '469' (both extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £320
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LOT 3012
LOT 3012
A group of six Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignettes of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform, colour trials in black, red and brown (all very fine/extremely fine, some soiling and handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £700
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LOT 3013
LOT 3013
A group of four rare and unique Bank Markazi Iran four-stage partial-full banknote die proof test strikes for the obverse of a twenty rials note, each in vivid green with portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform to right side, values to corners (all extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £1,100
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LOT 3014
LOT 3014
Two rare Bank Markazi Iran banknote die proof engraver's test strikes for the obverse of a twenty rials note, each in dark brown with portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial Iranian Army uniform to right side, both on cut and part-torn paper sheets (extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £700
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LOT 3015
LOT 3015
An extremely rare and striking Central Bank of Jordan banknote die proof engraver's test strike portrait vignette of King Hussein wearing keffiyeh, in dark lilac/brown on oversized paper, inked to lower half with printer's comments and dated '26.8.73' (inscribed 'Toovey's' in ink to reverse, needs cleaning). Note: this style of portrait was used on fourth and fifth issue notes circa 1992-1995. Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £700
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LOT 3016
LOT 3016
An extremely rare Bank of Libya third series issue partial banknote die proof engraver's test strike for a ten dinars note, circa 1984, in green with portrait vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar to left side, values in corners, on oversized paper/card (extremely fine), together with a die proof engraver's test strike colour trial vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar in blue/black, as used on the aforementioned banknote (very fine/extremely fine, some handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £460
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LOT 3017
LOT 3017
Two extremely rare Bank of Libya partial banknote die proof engraver's test strikes for the obverse of a second series issue ten dinars note, circa 1980, each in green with portrait vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar to left side, values to corners, on oversized paper/card with engraver's observations in ink to lower left corner (both extremely fine, some handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £700
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LOT 3018
LOT 3018
Two extremely rare Bank of Libya partial banknote die proof engraver's test strikes for a third series issue ten dinars note, circa 1984, each in green with portrait vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar to left side, values in corners, on oversized paper/card (both extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £650
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LOT 3019
LOT 3019
An extremely rare Bank of Libya partial banknote die proof engraver's test strike for a third series issue ten dinars note, circa 1984, in green with portrait vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar to left side, values in corners, on oversized paper/card (extremely fine), together with a die proof engraver's test strike colour trial vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar in blue/black, as used on the aforementioned banknote (extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £440
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LOT 3020
LOT 3020
An extremely rare Bank of Libya partial banknote die proof engraver's test strike for a third series issue ten dinars note, circa 1984, in green with portrait vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar to left side, values in corners, on oversized paper/card (extremely fine), together with a die proof engraver's test strike colour trial vignette of Omar Al-Mukhtar in blue/black, as used on the aforementioned banknote (handling marks, tear to top left away from the print plate margin, similar lower tear, otherwise good/very fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.
Hammer Price: £400
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