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2 Rupees - Shujah Shah
| Silver | 23.07 g | 27.94 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Shujah Shah (1803-1809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1219 (1804-1805) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rupees |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 23.07 g |
| Diameter | 27.94 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1891 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Shah Shuja' al-Mulk took the throne after ousting his own brother as emir and, in a twist of fate, was ousted by that same brother some six years later. In 1839, with the help of the British, he would again take the throne only to be assassinated several years later by Shuja ud-Daula.Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Shujah Shah in 1218-1219 (1804-1805), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in many parts of the world, including Asia and Europe, as it was a reliable and long-lasting material that could withstand the wear and tear of circulation. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was intended to be a high-value coin, and its weight of 23.07 grams further supports this notion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1218 (1804) بہاولپور | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees - Shujah Shah 1218-1219 (1804-1805) coin.
