1 Falus - Shujah Shah (Kabul) 1254 (1838) front 1 Falus - Shujah Shah (Kabul) 1254 (1838) back
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1 Falus - Shujah Shah Kabul

1254 (1838) year
Copper - 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Shujah Shah (1839-1842)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1254 (1838)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Falus (1⁄64)
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1922
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#10462
Rarity index
89%

Interesting fact

The 1 Falus coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1838 during the reign of Shujah Shah, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for currency in the region at the time due to its abundance and durability.