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1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar
1258 (1842) year| Silver | 9.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Wazir Akbar Khan (1842-1843) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1258 (1842) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#228732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
AH 1258 Very similar to Kabul mint Rupee dated AH 1239.
Script: Arabic
Comment
BARAKZAI: Muhammad Akbar, 1842-1843, AR rupee, Kabul, AH1258. The issuing authority is Barakzai : Muhammad Akbar.This is anonymous type attributed to r eign of Muhmmad Akbar Barakzai by Stephen Album in his Checklist of Islamic Coins. Third Edition.
Reverse is very similar to the rupee of Kabul dated 1239
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1842 during the reign of Muhammad Akbar, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 9.45 grams, making it easy to handle and transport. Additionally, the coin's design likely featured intricate details and inscriptions, as was common with coins from this era and region.
