½ Rupee - Abdur Rahman Kabul
1316 (1899) year| Silver (.500) | 4.65 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abdur Rahman Khan (1880-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1316 (1899) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Crossed swords and cannons below mosque
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdur Rahman Khan, also known as Abdur Rahman I, who was the Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901. He was a key figure in the history of Afghanistan and played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence against British colonial rule. The coin's minting date, 1316 (1899), falls within his reign, making it a piece of history that connects us to that era.
