2½ Amani - Amanullah 1306 (1927) front 2½ Amani - Amanullah 1306 (1927) back
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2½ Amani - Amanullah

1306 (1927) year
Gold (.900) 15 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
King
Amanullah Khan (1926-1929)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1306 (1927)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
2½ Amanis (اماني) (50&nbspAFA)
Currency
First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36986
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Mosque within wreath

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The 2½ Amani coin from the Kingdom of Afghanistan, minted in 1927 during the reign of Amanullah Khan, is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of .900 gold, which is a relatively high percentage of gold content for a circulating coin. This makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.