© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
1 Falus - Taimur Shah Ahmadshahi
| Copper | 8.26 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Timur Shah (1772-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1190 (1772-1776) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.26 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sword and scabbard, A Two bladed Sword between two 8-pointed stars in front of branch with leaves.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Taimur Shah (Ahmadshahi) from 1186-1190 (1772-1776), features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period.
