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1 Abbasi / 20 Paisa - Habibullah
| Silver (.900) | 3.11 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Habibullah Khan (1901-1919) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1329-1337 (1911-1919) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Abbasi (⅓) |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1925 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Mosque above crossed cannons and swords, wreath surrounds
Script: Arabic
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Krause suggests the mosque on the reverse sits over cannon and swords. This version only has cannon.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Habibullah Khan, who was the Emir of Afghanistan from 1911 to 1919. During his rule, he made efforts to modernize the country and introduce new currency, which included the introduction of the Afghani currency, which replaced the previous currency, the rupee. This coin, the 1 Abbasi / 20 Paisa, was part of that effort and was minted in silver, which was a significant change from the previous currency that was primarily made of copper.
