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| Issuer | Afghanistan |
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| Year | 1919-1920 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#877, Schön#29 |
| Obverse description | Central field occupied by a multi-line Arabic inscription in flowing Naskh script, reading 'Al-Ghazi Amir Amanullah' with the Solar Hijri date below. The honorific title 'Al-Ghazi' (the Warrior) appears prominently at the top of the legend, asserting the ruler's martial prestige. The entire inscription is enclosed within an open wreath of olive or laurel branches tied at the base, framing the legends on both sides. No portrait effigy is present, in keeping with Islamic artistic convention. The field is otherwise plain, directing full attention to the calligraphic legend. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central motif depicting a domed mosque facade with a prominent arched entrance and flanking minarets, set within a rayed eight-pointed star. Crossed swords appear beneath the mosque at the base of the star, symbolising Afghan sovereignty and martial authority. The entire central device is surrounded by a wreath of olive or laurel branches tied with a ribbon at the base. The denomination legend in Arabic script is inscribed above the central device near the upper rim. The overall composition is emblematic in character, reflecting the early nationalist iconography of Amanullah's reign. |
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