© Sujit
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1 Rupee - Taimur Shah Multan
| Silver | 11.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Timur Shah (1772-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1194-1204 (1780-1790) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1826 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Dar al-Aman Multan
RY 6
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rupees of AH 1194-1204 (KM#653) are struck on small, thick flans, and have mismatched regional years, due to the Sikh occupation of Multan from AH 1185-94; In AH 1204, (KM#654) the flan was made broader, the design changed and the regional years made to conform with Taimur's other mints; Weight varies.Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Taimur Shah (1780-1790), has an interesting feature. It is made of silver and weighs 11.47 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. This coin was issued during the Durrani Empire, which was a powerful empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India. The coin's design features the name of the ruler, Taimur Shah, and the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, which adds to its historical significance.
