1 Paisa - Habibullah 1336 (1918) front 1 Paisa - Habibullah 1336 (1918) back
1 Paisa - Habibullah 1336 (1918) photo
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1 Paisa - Habibullah

1336 (1918) year
Brass (bronze or brass) 3.00 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Habibullah Khan (1901-1919)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1336 (1918)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄60)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Brass (bronze or brass)
Weight
3.00 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#103414
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Temple inside circle.

Comment

Thin flan. Thick flan- km#854 have weight about 4.6 gramms

Interesting fact

The 1 Paisa coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1918, features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the inscription "Habibullah 1336" in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a mosque, along with the coin's denomination and year of minting in Persian script. This coin is a rare example of a coin that combines elements of both Islamic and Western design, reflecting the cultural diversity of Afghanistan during that time period.