20 Paisa / Abbasi - Amanullah 1299-1303 (1920-1924) front 20 Paisa / Abbasi - Amanullah 1299-1303 (1920-1924) back
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20 Paisa / Abbasi - Amanullah

 
Copper (copper or billon) 6.7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
Amanullah Khan (1919-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1299-1303 (1920-1924)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
1 Abbasi (⅓)
Currency
Afghan Rupee (1891-1925)
Composition
Copper (copper or billon)
Weight
6.7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24926
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Mosque within circle inscribed in seven-pointed star, surrounded by stars.

Script: Persian

Lettering: عباسي

Translation: Abbasi

Interesting fact

The 20 Paisa / Abbasi - Amanullah 1299-1303 (1920-1924) coin from Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in the country. The coin was minted during the reign of Amanullah Khan, who was the first king of Afghanistan and ruled from 1920 to 1924. This was a period of modernization and reform for Afghanistan, and the coin reflects this change with its modern design and the use of copper as a material. Additionally, the coin's weight of 6.7 grams makes it a unique and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1301 (1922)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Paisa / Abbasi - Amanullah 1299-1303 (1920-1924) coin.