½ Rupee / Qiran - Amanullah 1299-1300 (1920-1921) front ½ Rupee / Qiran - Amanullah 1299-1300 (1920-1921) back
½ Rupee / Qiran - Amanullah 1299-1300 (1920-1921) photo
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½ Rupee / Qiran - Amanullah

 
Silver (.500) 4.7500 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Amanullah Khan (1919-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1299-1300 (1920-1921)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
4.7500 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24796
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Mosque within 8-pointed star

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The ½ Rupee / Qiran coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted during Amanullah's reign (1920-1921), features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the inscription "Amanullah" in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a mosque, along with the coin's denomination and mint year in Persian. This coin represents a significant moment in Afghanistan's history, as it was minted during a period of great social and political change, including the introduction of a new constitution and the establishment of a modern banking system.