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  • 5 Pul 1932-1935, KM# 929, Afghanistan, Mohammad Nadir Shah
  • 5 Pul 1932-1935, KM# 929, 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 country name dividing the date of accession within a beaded circle surrounded by a wreath of wheat with ribbon below, the mint name (Kabul) at the top.

كابل
نستان
افغا ١٣١۲

Reverse

Large value in the center within a beaded circle surrounded by a wreath of wheat with ribbon below.

پول
۵

Edge

5 Pul

Kingdom
KM# 929
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Kabul Mint

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