© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Rupee - Sherdil Khan
| Billon | 10.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Qandahar (Qandahar, Afghan States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Sher Dil Khan (1818-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1240-1242 (1825-1827) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#228804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint Ahmedshahi
Script: Arabic
Comment
DURRANI: Sherdil Khan, 1824-1240, Billon rupeeStruck only at Ahmadshahi, 1240-1242, of such highly debased billon that they are sometimes misconstrued as copper coins . Coins dated 1242 were struck posthumously.
