Obverse. Photo © The Coinhouse Auctions
  • 2 Pul 1930-1931, KM# 917, Afghanistan, Mohammad Nadir Shah
  • 2 Pul 1930-1931, KM# 917, Afghanistan, Mohammad Nadir Shah
Description

Mohammad Nadir Shah (1883–1933) served as the King of Afghanistan from 15 October 1929 until his assassination in November 1933. Prior to his reign, he held positions as Minister of War, Afghan Ambassador to France, and a general in the Royal Afghan Army. He belonged to the Musahiban dynasty, and his son, Mohammad Zahir Shah, succeeded him as king.

Obverse

Depicts the tughra in Mohammad Nadir Shah's name with Al-Ghazi (Conqueror) at right with the date of accession below within a circle surrounded by the country name above and a wreath of wheat below.

أفغانستان
الغازي
محمد نادر شاه
افغان
١٣۴٨

Reverse

Large value in the center within a circle surrounded by a wreath.

پول
۲

Edge

2 Pul

Kingdom, Tughra with Al-Ghazi (Conqueror)
KM# 917
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 2 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Kabul Mint

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Kingdom

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