Coin Details
Country:
Afghanistan
Dynasty:
Emirates of Afghanistan
Ruler:
Dost Muhammad Khan(1826 to 1839 - 1843 to 1863)
Mint:
kabul Mint
Composition:
Silver
Country:
Afghanistan
Dynasty:
Emirates of Afghanistan
Ruler:
Dost Muhammad Khan(1826 to 1839 - 1843 to 1863)
Mint:
kabul Mint
Composition:
Silver
Exquisite
Value 1 Rupee Currency Local Rupees (1747-1891) Composition Silver (.925) Weight 9.1 g Diameter 22 mm Shape Round (irregular) Number N#48743 References KM# 497
Comments
Dost Mohammad Khan (December 23, 1793 – June 9, 1863) was the founder of the Barakzai dynasty and one of the prominent rulers of Afghanistan during the First Anglo-Afghan War. He became Emir of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1839 and then from 1845 to 1863. This coin is from his second reign.