© Oki the collector (CC BY-SA)
© Oki the collector (CC BY-SA)
1 Rupee - Mahmud Shah
| Silver | 10.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Mahmud Shah (1801-1803, 1809-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1224-1231 (1809-1816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inscription and regnal year within octagon.
Script: Arabic
Comment
During Mahmud Shah, second reignAccording to Album, the rupee standard changed in 1229 from 11.5 to 10.68 grams, so weight of this type is variable. The octagonal border was also added in 1229.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan made of Silver weighing 10.7 g is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud Shah, who was the ruler of the Durrani Empire, also known as the Afghan Empire, from 1809 to 1816. The coin features the inscription "Mahmud Shah Durrani" in Pashto language and Arabic script, indicating the coin's origin and the ruler's name. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Afghanistan and its currency.
