Help with ID on this coin, please.

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Browns Fan, Feb 27, 2018.

  1. Browns Fan

    Browns Fan Active Member

    Looks Arabic but I can identify. Thanks
     

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  3. wcoins

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    2 Afghani 1340 (1961).
     
  4. lovecoinswalkingliberty

    lovecoinswalkingliberty Well-Known Member

    Afganistan 2 Afghani KM 954.1 or 954.2, depending on rotation
     
  5. lovecoinswalkingliberty

    lovecoinswalkingliberty Well-Known Member

    1961 (1340)
     
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  6. lovecoinswalkingliberty

    lovecoinswalkingliberty Well-Known Member

    2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah
    Obverse

    Radiant eagle statue, with wings spread

    Lettering:
    أفغانستان
    ١٣٤٠

    Translation:
    Afghanistan
    1340

    Reverse

    Wheat sprig left of denomination

    Lettering:
    دوی
    ۲
    افغانی

    Translation:
    Two
    2
    Afghanis

    Edge

    Smooth

    Comments

    There is evidence that shows that the KM#954.2 variety was the first Republican issue struck in 1973

    looks like around $3

    5.3 grams

    Nickel-clad steel
     
  7. Browns Fan

    Browns Fan Active Member

    Thanks everyone. I didn't have any coins from Afghanistan, so that's a bonus!
     
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