1 Abbasi - Amanullah 1298 (1919) front 1 Abbasi - Amanullah 1298 (1919) back
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1 Abbasi - Amanullah

1298 (1919) year
Billon 4.36 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Amanullah Khan (1919-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1298 (1919)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
1 Abbasi (⅓)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Billon
Weight
4.36 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#184960
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Mosque in 8-pointed star, stars around, denomination above

Comment

According to Schön catalog it is 0.900 silver, according to KM catalog it is billon.

Interesting fact

The 1 Abbasi - Amanullah 1298 (1919) coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the country. The coin was minted in 1919, just a year after Afghanistan gained independence from British influence and established itself as an independent kingdom. The coin's design reflects this newfound independence, featuring an image of King Amanullah Khan on one side and the Afghan national emblem on the other. Additionally, the coin was made of billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in coinage at the time, and weighed 4.36 grams. Overall, this coin is a unique piece of Afghanistan's history and a fascinating collector's item.