One very special interest I have is in the collecting of the coin-like military medals of certain Islamic countries such as Afghanistan. Some are very similar to their coinage and certainly make attractive additions to one's collection of coins. Featured here is an example of the Afghanistan silver medal struck under Abdul Rahman for the conquest of Hazarajat in AH 1311 (1893-94 AD). Measuring 34.9 mm with plain edge and weighing a total of 24.35 grams, the obverse depicts the royal throne common to their coinage of the era. The reverse inscription is within a very ornate floral border.