2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah

Features

Country	Afghanistan
King	Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1340 (1961)
Calendar	Iranian - persian
Value	2 Afghanis (2 AFA)
Currency	First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition	Nickel clad steel
Weight	5.3 g
Diameter	25.1 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
References	KM# 954, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Schön# 93 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840. Kahnt, Helmut & Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461185. Schön, Gerhard & Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461383.

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

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Date		G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
1340 (1961)		0.27	0.59	0.59	0.73	1.12	0.71	1.97		95%	١٣٤٠ KM#954.1 (coin alignment)
1340 (1961)										7%	١٣٤٠ KM#954.2 (medal alignment)

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