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1 Mohur - Taimur Shah Kabul
| Gold | 10.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Timur Shah (1772-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1209 (1773-1795) |
| 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#129896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies: 10.70-11.00 grams.Timur Shah Durrani, (Pashto, Persian, Urdu, Arabic: تیمور شاہ درانی ; 1748 – May 18, 1793) was the second ruler of the Durrani Empire, from October 16, 1772 until his death in 1793.[1] An ethnic Pashtun, he was the second and eldest son of Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Taimur Shah (1773-1795), is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 10.9 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time.
