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title: The Pahlavi Crown
author: Kamranfarahi
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18297/the-pahlavi-crown/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 2023-12-22
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# The Pahlavi Crown
_Authored by Kamranfarahi_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18297.png)
## Image Caption
The Pahlavi Crown, first worn by Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, at his coronation in April 1926. The design reminds of the rulers of the [Sassanid](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sasanian_Empire/) dynasty (3rd-7th centuries CE). Made of [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) and [silver](https://www.worldhistory.org/Silver/) on a red velvet backing. Weighing just over two kilograms, the crown is studded with almost 3,400 diamonds including a brilliant yellow diamond of 60 carats. Other decoration includes many pearls and sapphires, including a 20 carat sapphire. Height: 29.8 cm. Width 19.8 cm.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Kamranfarahi. (2023, December 22). The Pahlavi Crown. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Kamranfarahi. "The Pahlavi Crown." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 22, 2023. .
### MLA
Kamranfarahi. "The Pahlavi Crown." *World History Encyclopedia*, 22 Dec 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pahlavi_Crown.jpg) by [**Kamranfarahi**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pahlavi_Crown.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 22 December 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.