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3 Shahi / 15 Paisa - Amanullah
1298 (1919) year| Copper | 9 g | 32.06 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Amanullah Khan (1919-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1298 (1919) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 3 Shahi (0.25) |
| Currency | Afghan Rupee (1891-1925) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 32.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Mosque within 8-pointed star, within circle, stars surrounds.
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two reverse varieties with 10 or 11 circular stars exist. This is the one with 10 stars.Thin flan.
Interesting fact
The 3 Shahi / 15 Paisa coin from the Emirate of Afghanistan, minted in 1919 during the reign of Amanullah Khan, features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Amanullah 1298" in Persian, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a mosque, along with the coin's denomination and the country's name in Pashto. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history and cultural diversity of Afghanistan during this time period.
