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½ Rupee - Sher Ali Herat
1280 (1864) year| Silver | 5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sher Ali Khan (1863-1866, 1868-1879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1280 (1864) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Legend in Mehrabi" square"
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1864 during the reign of Sher Ali, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the coins that were previously minted in the region. Prior to this, coins in Afghanistan were typically made of copper or other base metals. The use of silver in the ½ Rupee coin not only added to its value but also signified the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
