½ Rupee - Sher Ali 1292-1295 (1875-1878) front ½ Rupee - Sher Ali 1292-1295 (1875-1878) back
½ Rupee - Sher Ali 1292-1295 (1875-1878) photo
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½ Rupee - Sher Ali

 
Silver 4.5 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Sher Ali Khan (1863-1866, 1868-1879)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1292-1295 (1875-1878)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85347
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The ½ Rupee coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted during the reign of Sher Ali (1875-1878), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was also relatively small in size, weighing only 4.5 grams, making it a unique and collectible piece for numismatists.