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1 Mohur - Sher Ali Kabul
1288 (1871) year| Gold | 10.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sher Ali Khan (1863-1866, 1868-1879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1288 (1871) |
| 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#129829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1871 during the reign of Sher Ali, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a unusual choice for a circulating coin at that time, especially for a country like Afghanistan. The use of gold in coinage was generally reserved for special occasions or high-denomination coins, but the 1 Mohur coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Emirate at that time.
