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1 Mohur - Zaman Shah Ahmadshahi-Qandahar
| Gold (.9167) | 10.85 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Zaman Shah (1793-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1209-1215 (1795-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (16) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 10.85 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Zaman Shah (Ahmadshahi-Qandahar) from 1209-1215 (1795-1801), is interesting because it was made of gold (.9167) and weighed 10.85 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions during that time. The use of gold in the coin's composition also signifies the value and wealth of the Afghanistan empire during that period.
