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½ Rupee / Qiran - Abdur Rahman Kabul
1313 (1896) 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 | 1313 (1896) |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Olive branches bordering a Mosque with Star above.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
كابل
نيم روپيه
Translation:
Kabul
Half Rupee
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emir Abdur Rahman Khan, who was the first ruler to issue coins with the name "Afghanistan" on them, indicating the country's independence from British influence.
