Title

Heritage Auctions

8 Grams – Afghanistan

Non-circulating coins

Afghanistan

Context

Year: 1960

Iranian - Persian Year: 1339

Issuer: Afghanistan

Period:

Ruler: Muhammed Zahir Shah

Currency:

(1923—2003)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 200

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 8 g

Gold weight: 7.20 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #952

Numista: #36949

Value

Bullion value: $1202.50

Obverse

Description:

Mohammed Zahir Shah's tughra.

Script: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Eagles flanking a horse crowned by horns.

Inscription:

٨ گرام

١٣٨٠ ١٣٣٩

كابل

Translation:

8 Gram

1380 1339

Kabul

Script: Arabic

Languages: Arabic numerals, Persian

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1960	—	200

✨ Legendary