Obverse © chrismck
Obverse © chrismck
1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah
| Silver | 11.6 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad Shah (1747-1772) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1165-1170 (1752-1757) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#271106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Multan mint
Script: Arabic
Unabridged legend:
Juloos
Multan
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah (1165-1170 / 1752-1757) is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time.
