1 Falus - Mahmud Shah Herat
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Mahmud Shah (1801-1803, 1809-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1224-1226 (1809-1811) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#10448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from Afghanistan, minted during the reign of Mahmud Shah (Herat) from 1224-1226 (1809-1811), is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for currency in ancient times but has since been largely replaced by other materials.
