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1 Mohur - Mahmud Shah Ahmadshahi
| Gold | 10.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Mahmud Shah (1801-1803, 1809-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1217-1218 (1803-1804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (16) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Mahmud Shah Durrani (1769 – April 18, 1829; Pashto, Persian, Urdu, Arabic: محمود شاہ درانی) was born Prince and the ruler of the Durrani Empire (Afghanistan) between 1801 and 1803, and again between 1809 and 1818. An ethnic Sadozai tribe section of the Popalzai sub clan of Durrani Abdali Pashtun, he was the son of Timur Shah Durrani and grandson of Ahmad Shah Durrani.Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Mahmud Shah (Ahmadshahi) in 1217-1218 (1803-1804), is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 10.9 grams. This is significant because it highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Afghanistan, as well as the country's economic and trade relationships with other regions during that time period. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency, which further underscores the importance of Afghanistan's economic and trade networks during this time.
