1 Sanar - Amanullah 1337 (1919) front 1 Sanar - Amanullah 1337 (1919) back
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1 Sanar - Amanullah

1337 (1919) year
Bronze (or copper) 7.23 g 29.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Amanullah Khan (1919-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1337 (1919)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sanar (⅙)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Bronze (or copper)
Weight
7.23 g
Diameter
29.45 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#108765
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Mosque within an eight pointed start surround by a circle with eleven stars.

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Comment

Thick flan. The diameter can vary.

Interesting fact

The 1 Sanar coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1919, features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the inscription "Amanullah 1337" in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a mosque, along with the coin's denomination and the country's name in Pashto and Dari languages. This coin is a rare and fascinating example of the blending of cultural and religious motifs in numismatics.