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1 Rupee – Afghanistan

Standard circulation coins

Afghanistan

Context

Year: 1916

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1334

Issuer: Afghanistan

Period:

Emirate

Ruler: Habibullah Khan

Currency:

Rupee

(1891—1923)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 10.05 g

Gold weight: 9.05 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #853a

Numista: #308596

Value

Bullion value: $1505.81

Obverse

Description:

Star over inscription and date in wreath.

Script: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Inscription above crossed cannon in a star within a wreath.

Script: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1916	—	—

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