1 Rupee - Abdur Rahman 1314-1316 (1897-1899) front 1 Rupee - Abdur Rahman 1314-1316 (1897-1899) back
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1 Rupee - Abdur Rahman

 
Silver (.500) 9.10 g 24.35 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Abdur Rahman Khan (1880-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1314-1316 (1897-1899)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
9.10 g
Diameter
24.35 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#50936
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering: يک روپيه

Translation: One Rupee

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdur Rahman, who was the first king of Afghanistan and ruled from 1880 to 1901. He was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, and this coin reflects that effort by featuring a modern design and being made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1315 (1898)  - - - - - -

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