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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah
| Silver | 11.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad Shah (1747-1772) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1167-1178 (1754-1765) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#271077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend within small cartouche
Script: Arabic
Comment
Zeno example here: https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=155733NGC link here: https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/afghanistan-rupee-km-283.1-1169-9-1178-cuid-1050607-duid-1224915
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah (1167-1178 / 1754-1765), was made of silver and weighed 11.5 grams. This coin was part of a larger currency reform effort by Ahmad Shah, who introduced a new currency system based on the rupee, which replaced the earlier currency system based on the dinar. The use of silver in the coinage was a significant change from the previous currency system, which had used copper and other metals. The introduction of the silver rupee coin helped to stabilize the currency and promote trade in the region.
