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20. Iran, 1286.<br />

COINS OF THE SHAHS OF PERSIA. 355<br />

Obv. Lion <strong>and</strong> sun 1., within wreath <strong>of</strong> laurels, beneath<br />

r A i .<br />

Rev. u^il t-^ isDL* ^\j (j*j\i<br />

1 -95.<br />

21. Tihran, 1294.<br />

Obv. Lion <strong>and</strong> sun 1., within wreath <strong>of</strong> laurels, beneath<br />

lion \x slsH<br />

Rev. Within circle <strong>of</strong> dots i r IF ^[^b wilil ; b ^^<br />

Outer margin,<br />

22. Lahijan.<br />

laurel wreath.<br />

M -95.<br />

Defaced, countermark u^^<br />

JE -95.<br />

N. B. I also find a Lahijan coin with <strong>the</strong> countermark ^^<br />

23. Easht.<br />

Obv. Cross with pellet in each angle.<br />

24. Easht.<br />

M -95. Wt. 1-05.<br />

Obv. Two sparrows facing one ano<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Rev. e*-iT p>\} o-i<br />

"<br />

M 1-05.<br />

Ofnew types for copper coins I also find <strong>the</strong> following:<br />

double-headed eagle ; bird flying ; boar ; bull <strong>and</strong> stag ;<br />

camel <strong>and</strong> driver ; fleur de lys ; man's head ; mitred<br />

head ; turbaned head ; horseman holding spear, below

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