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  • 2½ Afghanis 1926-1927, KM# 913, Afghanistan, Amanullah Khan
  • 2½ Afghanis 1926-1927, KM# 913, Afghanistan, Amanullah Khan
Description

Ghazi Amanullah Khan (1892–1960) was the ruler of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929, initially as Emir and later as King. Following the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Afghan War in August 1919, Afghanistan declared its independence and pursued a foreign policy free from British influence.

Amanullah Khan's reign was characterized by significant political and social reforms aimed at modernizing Afghanistan along Western lines. However, these efforts were disrupted by an uprising led by Habibullah Kalakani. On 14 January 1929, Amanullah abdicated and fled to British India as the Afghan Civil War intensified. He later moved to Europe, spending 30 years in exile before passing away in Zürich, Switzerland, on 26 April 1960. His remains were returned to Afghanistan and interred in Jalalabad, near the tomb of his father, Habibullah Khan.

Obverse

Depicts the emblem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan, the accession year below.

The Afghan Emblem depicts a mosque featuring a mihrab and minbar, or pulpit. Adjacent to the mosque are two flags, symbolizing Afghanistan's flags amid wheat sheaves.

The national and state flag, one of Afghanistan's oldest, was adopted in 1930 and reaffirmed in the October 1964 constitution. Introduced during King Nadir Shah's rule, it endured until the end of his son Mohammad Zahir Shah's reign, spanning over several decades.

ج ۹
سنة

Reverse

Depicts Tughra in Amanullah Khan's name, Amir of Afghanistan, with Al-Ghazi (Conqueror) at right with the date of accession below surrounded by denomination above and a wreath of wheat below.

(٢١/٢) افغاني
الغازي
امير امان الله
۱۳۰۶

Edge

2½ Afghanis

Kingdom, Tughra with Al-Ghazi (Conqueror)
KM# 913 Schön# 47
Characteristics
Material Silver
Fineness 0.900
Weight 25 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Kabul Mint

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