Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)
  • 5 Pul 1931-1932, KM# 923, Afghanistan, Mohammad Nadir Shah
  • 5 Pul 1931-1932, KM# 923, 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
۱۳٥۰

Reverse

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

پول
۵

Edge

5 Pul

Kingdom, Tughra with Al-Ghazi (Conqueror)
KM# 923
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 3 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Kabul Mint

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