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1 Ashrafi - Ahmad Shah

1171 (1758) year
Gold 3.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Afghanistan
King
Ahmad Shah (1747-1772)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1171 (1758)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ashrafi (24⁄5)
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1922
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#10474
Rarity index
87%

Interesting fact

The 1 Ashrafi - Ahmad Shah 1171 (1758) gold coin from Afghanistan is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, who was the ruler of the Durrani Empire and is considered one of the most important figures in Afghan history.