IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. Medal 1971 (Bronze, 68 mm, 12 h), on the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. By W. Schiffer. Paris. CÉLÉBRATION DU 2500ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA FONDATION DE L’EMPIRE PERSE / PERSÉPOLIS 1971 (‘Celebration of the 2500th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Persian Empire / Persepolis 1971’ in French) Facing bust of Muhammad Reza Shah with bust of Cyrus the Great (559-530 BC) next to him, looking left. Rev. Within an octagon, two Lamassu (protective deities) with human heads, lion bodies, and bird wings seated right and left, looking at each other. Edge: cornucopiae hallmark. Very rare. In NGC encapsulation, graded MS 69 BN. Virtually as struck.