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Afghanistan / Durrani, Shah Zaman, AH 1207-1216 / AD 1793-1801, Rupee, AH 1214 / AD 1799-1800; RY 7


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Afghanistan / Durrani. Shah Zaman, AH 1207-1216 / AD 1793-1801. Rupee, AH 1214 / AD 1799-1800; RY 7. Ashrafu-l-bilad Ahmadshahi (Qandahar). Album 3108. KM B134. Whitehead 753. Zeno 62768. Silver. Diameter 23mm, 11.57 grams. Obverse: Couplet: "Obtained permanency by command of the Lord of both Worlds, Current coin of the realm through the name of Shah Zaman.". Reverse: Centre: zarb ashrafu-l-bilad ahmadshahi 1214 / 7 (struck at the most noble of cities ahmadshahi 1214 / 7). Margins: couplet in four compartments: "Struck coin on silver and gold by the Divine command, Zaman Shah, right hand and left hand (of the State)". VF+, nicely toned, centered and fully struck; a masterpiece of Islamic calligraphy.

Provenance:

  • Ex. William Spengler collection.

Item record created March 18, 2009.
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