4 Grams - Muhammed Zahir Shah 1315-1317 (1936-1938) front 4 Grams - Muhammed Zahir Shah 1315-1317 (1936-1938) back
4 Grams - Muhammed Zahir Shah 1315-1317 (1936-1938) photo
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4 Grams - Muhammed Zahir Shah

 
Gold (.900) 4 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
King
Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1315-1317 (1936-1938)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Currency
First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36988
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Mohammed Zahir Shah, who was the last king of Afghanistan and ruled from 1933 until his overthrow in 1973. The coin was minted in 1936, and it features the king's name and title in Pashto, Dari, and Arabic languages. Additionally, the coin's gold content and 4-gram weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.