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1 Rupee - Taimur Shah Herat
1203 (1789) year| Silver | 11.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Timur Shah (1772-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Farsi couplet inside circle surrounded by dotted circle with date at top
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ضرب دار السلطنه هرات \ جلوس ميمنت مانوس
Translation: Zarb dar al-Sultanat Herat Sanah / julus maimanat manus
Comment
Herat MintInteresting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Taimur Shah in 1203 (1789), 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 11.3 grams, making it easy to handle and transport. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a significant part of the economy and daily life in Afghanistan during that time period.
