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1 Rupee - Zaman Shah Ahmadshahi
| Silver | 11.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Zaman Shah (1793-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1211-1214 (1797-1800) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Persian legend. Within a linerar circle the Mint name with epithet, the date and the regnal year.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: Zarb 5 Ashrafu-l-bilad Ahmad Shahi
Translation: Struck at Ahmadshahi, the Most Noble of the Cities
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Zaman Shah (Ahmadshahi) from 1211-1214 (1797-1800), was made of silver and weighed 11.44 grams. This coin was significant because it was one of the first coins to be issued by the Afghan government after the country gained independence from the Durrani Empire in 1747. The coin's design featured the name of the ruler, Zaman Shah, and the date of issue, along with Islamic calligraphy and motifs. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a notable feature, as it reflected the country's rich mineral resources and its long history of trade and commerce.
