Small Civic Copper from Kandahar / Val.85

[maudry]

This one is very small and relatively thick.
Year is AH(12)95
Val.85 Page 180
Size: 11mm
Weight: 3.74gr

[Figleaf]

I had one of those until it was stolen. It was overstruck on a thinner, larger older coin. I am wondering now if there was some sort of weight standard for these coins, either nationally or locally. It might help dating issues.

Peter

[maudry]

Thank you for your comment Peter,
I was also wondering if the weight could give a clue of the period when it has been struck.

[maudry]

Here is one of similar size and weight but with a different reverse and different shape.
The sword was probably on both sides of the flower.
Size: +/-12mm
Weight: 3.63gr

[Figleaf]

Yes, a pomegranate (?) between Ali's sword Zulfiqar on both sides. War and peace. Like Britannia's spear and shield on the old UK pennies. A popular theme.

Both coins have a very similar weight, in spite of having a different shape.

Peter