Obverse © @Adilson
Obverse © @Adilson
2 Paisa - Habibullah
| Copper | 8.7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Herat (Afghan Cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1328-1329 (1328-1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Size | 21 × 19 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#432788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The 2 Paisa coin from Habibullah 1328-1329 (1328-1911) from the City of Herat (Afghan Cities) made of Copper weighing 8.7 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in Afghanistan. The coin was minted during the reign of Habibullah Khan, who was the Emir of Afghanistan from 1901 until his assassination in 1919. This period saw significant political and social reforms, including the introduction of a new currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin is a tangible reminder of this era of transformation and serves as a fascinating piece of Afghanistan's history.
