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1 Falus - Shujah Shah Kashmir
1218 (1804) year| Copper | 5.2 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Shujah Shah (1803-1809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1218 (1804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Sword.
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Shujah Shah (Kashmir) in 1218 (1804), is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for currency in ancient times, but less common in modern coinage.
