1 Rupee - Habibullah 1320-1321 (1903) front 1 Rupee - Habibullah 1320-1321 (1903) back
1 Rupee - Habibullah 1320-1321 (1903) photo
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1 Rupee - Habibullah

 
Silver (.900) 9.2 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Habibullah Khan (1901-1919)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1320-1321 (1903)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
9.2 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#57256
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted during the reign of Habibullah (1320-1321, or 1903 in the Gregorian calendar), is interesting because it was made of silver (.900) and weighed 9.2 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Afghanistan and its currency.