1 Tilla - Habibullah 1335-1337 (1917-1919) front 1 Tilla - Habibullah 1335-1337 (1917-1919) back
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1 Tilla - Habibullah

 
Gold (.900) 4.6 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Habibullah Khan (1901-1919)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1335-1337 (1917-1919)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tilla (10)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#51821
Rarity index
89%

Interesting fact

The 1 Tilla coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted during the reign of Habibullah (1917-1919), is interesting because it was made of gold (.900) and weighed 4.6 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin among collectors.