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1 Rupee – Afghanistan

Standard circulation coins

Afghanistan

Context

Years: 1895–1896

Issuer: Afghanistan

Period:

Emirate

Ruler: Abdur Rahman Khan

Currency:

Rupee

(1891—1923)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 9.2 g

Silver weight: 8.28 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #814

Numista: #51409

Value

Bullion value: $23.87

Obverse

Description:

Olive branches flank the coat of arms, with the regent's name inscribed as a Tughra.

Inscription:

عبد الرحمن

Translation:

Servant of the Merciful

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Mosque encircled by a wreath.

Inscription:

كابل

يک روپي

Translation:

One Rupee
Kabul

Script: Arabic

Languages: Pashto, Urdu

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Kabul	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1895	—	—
1896	—	—

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