1 Rupee - Qaisar (Qandahar) 1218 (1804) front 1 Rupee - Qaisar (Qandahar) 1218 (1804) back
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1 Rupee - Qaisar Qandahar

1218 (1804) year
Silver 11.43 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Qandahar (Afghan Cities)
Governor
Qaisar Shah (1804)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1218 (1804)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.43 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#71521
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Comment

Rebel issue; weight varies: 11.50-11.60 grams.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee - Qaisar (Qandahar) 1218 (1804) coin from the City of Qandahar (Afghan Cities) is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time.