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½ Rupee - Abdur Rahman
1319 (1901) year| Silver (.900) | 4.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abdur Rahman Khan (1880-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1319 (1901) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee - Abdur Rahman 1319 (1901) coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Abdur Rahman, Amir-al-Muminin" (Abdur Rahman, Commander of the Faithful) in Arabic script, reflecting the country's Islamic heritage. Meanwhile, the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned lion, a common motif in Western numismatics, surrounded by the coin's denomination and mint year in Persian script. This blending of design elements from different cultural traditions highlights the rich cultural diversity of Afghanistan and its history of cross-cultural exchange.
