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1 Rupee - Habibullah Kalakani
1347 (1929) year| Silver (.500) | 9.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Saqqawist Emirate (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Habibullah Kalakani (1929) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1347 (1929) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Mosque within 8-pointed star
Script: Arabic
Lettering: يگ روپيه
Translation: One Rupee
Comment
According to KM catalog it is 0.900 silver, according to Schön catalog it is 0.500 silver.According to KM catalog the weight is 9.1 g, according to Schön catalog it is 9.2 g.
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Saqqawist Emirate (Afghanistan) made of Silver (.500) weighing 9.2 g, issued during the reign of Habibullah Kalakani in 1347 (1929), features a unique blend of traditional Islamic calligraphy and modernist elements, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and its transition towards modernity during that time.
