© Sujit
© Sujit
Qiran - Abdur Rahman Herat mint; type
| Silver | 4.69 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abdur Rahman Khan (1880-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1297-1303 (1880-1886) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.69 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
While Krause lists KM#419 as having a date-range of 1297 to 1308, the coins from 1304 to 1308 have a fairly different lay-out and a different calligraphy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Qiran - Abdur Rahman (Herat mint; type 1) 1297-1303 (1880-1886) from Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) made of Silver weighing 4.69 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the ruler, Abdur Rahman, in Persian script, while the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned lion, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that occurred during the late 19th century in Afghanistan.
