321 BC–2005 Afghan History 12-pc Set

Afghanistan: A History In 12 Coins

For centuries, foreign powers have attempted to exert some sort of control and influence over Afghanistan. During the Victorian Era, British troops battled across the country that is slightly smaller than the state of Texas and finally left in 1919 signaling the beginning of the end for the vast British Empire. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 and embarked on a 10-year-long war from which the Soviets never recovered and greatly contributed to the fall of the Soviet empire in 1991 and did little more than leave a breeding ground for terrorism and the rise of Osama bin Laden. Most recently, the United States sent troops to Afghanistan in 2001 as a result of the 9-11 attacks. Twenty years, America left in chaotic fashion, existing the longest war in our nation’s history.

2,000 Years Of Afghan History Played Out In The Palm Of Your Hands

Other than rugs and opium, what is it about Afghanistan that has drawn such powerful nations to it like some siren call? Fiercely independent and resistant to outsiders, Afghan tribesmen have and continue to exert control over every village and hamlet. In this 12-piece set, you can see the history of Afghanistan play out over the course of more than 2,000 years on an epic series of bronze, silver, copper, and steel coins. The coins in your set include:

• Mauryan Empire 321–187 BC, Bronze punch mark.
• Kushan Empire 80 – 100, Vima Takto, “Soter Megas” bronze tetradrachm.
• Kidarite Huns 4th–5th Century, Kidara bronze coin.
• Hephthalite Kingdom 530–570, Tormana II bronze stater.
• Shahi Dynasty 700–1200, silver jital.
• Ghaznavid Dynasty 977–1186, silver dirham.
• Great Britain 19th Century, Queen Victoria silver florin.
• Emirate of Afghanistan 1919, Amuanullah copper 3 shahi.
• Kingdom of Afghanistan 1961, Zahir Shah nickel-plated steel 5 afghanis.
• Republic of Afghanistan 1973–1978, Copper-nickel clad steel 5 afghanis.
• Democratic Republic of Afghanistan 1978–1992, Soviet copper-nickel 2 afghanis.
• Islamic Republic of Afghanistan 2004–2005, copper-plated steel afghani.

You’ll get 2000 years of Afghan History told through twelve different coins. Plus, your set will come with a story card/Certificate of Authenticity and beautifully housed in a beautiful presentation box to tie everything together.

Quantities Are Limited, So Order Yours Now

This set features a variety of distinctive designs. From crude, ancient coins, to the bust of Queen Victoria, and even Soviet-era coins. That’s an impressive range of coins for collectors interested in the history of Afghanistan. From the time before Christ until the time after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, this set contains everything in between. Quantities are limited, so order yours now.