½ Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Khambayat) ND (1719-1743) front ½ Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Khambayat) ND (1719-1743) back
½ Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Khambayat) ND (1719-1743) photo
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½ Rupee - Muhammad Shah Khambayat ND

 
Silver 5.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Muhammad Shah (1719-1748)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1719-1743
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#334314
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sana RY; Julus Maimanat Manus, Mint Name

Interesting fact

The ½ Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire, issued during the reign of Muhammad Shah (Khambayat) in 1719-1743, was made of silver and weighed 5.8 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it's now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.