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1 Rupee - Fath Jang
1258 (1842) year| Silver | 9.35 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Fath Jang Shah (1842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1258 (1842) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.35 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies: 9.30-9.40 grams.Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee - Fath Jang 1258 (1842) coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 9.35 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This coin was also issued during the reign of Emir Fath Jang, who ruled Afghanistan from 1842 to 1843, making it a piece of history from that time period.
