1 Falus - Dost Muhammad (Kabul) 1268 (1852) front 1 Falus - Dost Muhammad (Kabul) 1268 (1852) back
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1 Falus - Dost Muhammad Kabul

1268 (1852) year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Dost Mohammad Khan (1826-1839, 1843-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1268 (1852)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Falus (1⁄64)
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1922
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#10465
Rarity index
87%

Interesting fact

The 1 Falus coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1268 (1852), features an interesting blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the inscription "Dost Muhammad" in Persian, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a lion, which was a common motif in 19th-century European coinage. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that has shaped Afghanistan over the centuries.