© Ketan Chotai
© Ketan Chotai
¼ Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II Ahmedabad
1234 (1233-1819) years| Silver | 2.91 g |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1234 (1233-1819) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Zarb Ahmedabad Sanah (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus
Translation: Struck at Ahmedabad in the (RY) year of his tranquil prosperous reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 2.88 - 2.91 grams- The Ahmedabad Mint, which was under Maratha control was closed for some time and was restarted by the collector of Ahmedabad, Mr Dunlop in December 1817 (AH 1233). Coins with date AH 1233 or after, from the Ahmedabad mint, are considered to be of the Bombay Presidency.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Rupee coin minted during the reign of Muhammad Akbar II (Ahmedabad) in 1234 (1233-1819) from Bombay Presidency (British India) was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins minted during the Mughal Empire. The use of silver instead of the traditional copper or gold coins was a result of the economic reforms introduced by the British East India Company, which aimed to standardize the currency and make it more accessible to the masses. This coin, weighing 2.91 grams, was a symbol of the changing times and the influence of British rule in India.
