Rare Antique Afghan 5 Afghani Coin Pendant Necklace Handmade Tribal U83
🪙 Rare Handmade Antique Afghan 5 Afghani Coin Pendant Necklace
📦 Product Description
Beautiful rare handmade Antique Afghan 5 Afghani Coin Pendant supplied with adjustable black dori thread necklace. This striking tribal pendant features an original vintage Afghan coin carefully hand-mounted with a handmade artisan bail, creating a highly collectible ethnic jewellery piece full of old-world Afghan character.
This pendant is made from an original Afghan coin from the reign of King Mohammad Zahir Shah, the final King of Afghanistan. Coins from this historic era are highly sought after by collectors and tribal jewellery enthusiasts due to their connection with traditional Afghan heritage and pre-war Afghanistan.
The pendant carries beautiful naturally aged patina, rustic solder work, authentic tribal textures and handmade imperfections that make every piece unique.
Unlike factory-made jewellery, this pendant has a genuine handmade tribal appearance with strong nomadic and historical character.
🪙 What the Coin Says
Front Side (Value Side)
The front side displays:
- Persian/Dari numeral: “۵” = 5
- Word underneath: “افغانی” = Afghani
- Wheat branches symbolising:
- prosperity,
- abundance,
- peace,
- and national strength
Translation:
“5 Afghani”
This was an official Afghan coin denomination.
Reverse Side (Portrait Side)
The reverse side features:
👑 King Mohammad Zahir Shah
(The Last King of Afghanistan)
The surrounding Persian/Dari script references Afghanistan and the ruling monarchy of the Kingdom of Afghanistan era.
Visible details suggest the coin belongs to the historic Afghan Kingdom period during the reign of Zahir Shah.
👑 About King Mohammad Zahir Shah
Mohammad Zahir Shah ruled Afghanistan from:
1933–1973
He is remembered as:
- the final king of Afghanistan,
- a symbol of peace and stability,
- and one of the most important figures in modern Afghan history.
Coins from his reign are collectible because they represent:
- historic Afghanistan,
- traditional Afghan identity,
- and old Central Asian cultural heritage.
🔨 Handmade Tribal Craftsmanship
This pendant has been traditionally hand-mounted using an artisan-made tribal hook attachment.
Visible:
- solder marks,
- aged textures,
- oxidation,
- rustic patina,
- surface wear,
- and handmade finishing
are considered part of the authentic tribal appearance and craftsmanship rather than defects.
Each pendant develops its own unique tribal personality over time, making no two exactly identical.
📏 Specifications
- Design Ref: U83
- Type: Handmade Antique Afghan Coin Pendant
- Coin Diameter: approx. 28.9mm
- Thickness: approx. 1.8mm
- Weight: approx. 11g
- Thread Type: Adjustable Black Dori
- Style: Afghan Tribal / Nomadic / Ethnic / Bohemian
- Condition: Antique-style handmade item
✨ Features
- Original Afghan 5 Afghani coin
- Portrait of King Mohammad Zahir Shah
- Handmade tribal mounting
- Decorative artisan bail design
- Rustic antique aged finish
- Collectible ethnic jewellery piece
- Adjustable black dori necklace included
- Strong old-world tribal appearance
- Excellent statement pendant
- Suitable for men and women
🧿 Traditional Tribal & Spiritual Beliefs
Historically, Afghan tribal coin pendants were believed to symbolise:
- prosperity and abundance
- protection during journeys
- courage and personal strength
- tribal identity and honour
- grounding spiritual energy
- positive fortune and blessings
- protection from negativity and evil eye
Such pendants were traditionally worn as:
- talismans,
- tribal amulets,
- ceremonial jewellery,
- and symbols of cultural heritage.
These are traditional cultural and spiritual beliefs only and are not scientifically proven claims.
🎁 Ideal For:
- Afghan coin collectors
- Tribal jewellery collectors
- Bohemian fashion lovers
- Nomadic jewellery enthusiasts
- Spiritual jewellery wearers
- Festival & ethnic styling
- Historical artefact collectors
- Unique gifts for men & women
- Vintage & antique jewellery collections
📦 Additional Information
- UK Seller
- UK Stock
- Fast UK Dispatch
- Carefully packed for protection
- Rare collectible style item
- Limited availability
⚖️ Important Information & Protective Disclaimer
This item is sold strictly as a cultural, collectible and decorative jewellery piece only. References to spirituality, protection, prosperity or tribal symbolism are based solely on folklore, history and cultural traditions.
Please note natural ageing marks, patina, solder textures, wear and handmade imperfections are part of the authentic tribal appearance and should not be considered defects.
