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1 Rupee - Shah Shuja' 5th reign; Kabul
1255 (1839) year| Silver | 9.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Shujah Shah (1839-1842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#229139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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Script: Arabic
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DURRANI: Shah Shuja', 5th reign, 1839-1842,rupee , Kabul, AH1255Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Shuja', who was the fifth ruler of the Durrani Empire and the first to issue a standardized currency for the region that is now Afghanistan. This coin, made of silver and weighing 9.26 grams, was a significant step towards establishing a centralized monetary system in the region.
