© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Zaman Shah Herat
| Silver | 11.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Zaman Shah (1793-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1212-1215 (1798-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Inscription and Date
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ۱۲۱۵
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 11.4-11.6 grams.Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Zaman Shah (Herat) from 1212-1215 (1798-1801), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time.
