1 Rupee - Shahpur Shah 1258 (1842) front 1 Rupee - Shahpur Shah 1258 (1842) back
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1 Rupee - Shahpur Shah

1258 (1842) year
Silver 9.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Shahpur Shah (1842)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1258 (1842)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Local Rupees (1747-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#228815
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

DURRANI: Shahpur Shah, 1842, AR rupee , Kabul Mint

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, issued in 1842 during the reign of Shahpur Shah, features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region.