1 Paisa - Habibullah 1329 (1911) front 1 Paisa - Habibullah 1329 (1911) back
1 Paisa - Habibullah 1329 (1911) photo
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1 Paisa - Habibullah

1329 (1911) year
Brass 4.42 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Habibullah Khan (1901-1919)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1329 (1911)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄60)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.42 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#134528
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Mosque

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Paisa coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1911 during the reign of Habibullah Khan, features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the inscription "Habibullah 1329" in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a mosque, symbolizing the country's Islamic heritage. At the same time, the coin's brass composition and weight of 4.42 grams reflect the influence of Western standards in coinage, as brass was a commonly used material for coins in Europe during that period. This blend of cultural and technological influences makes the 1 Paisa coin an interesting and unique piece of numismatic history.