¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II Arcot
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcot (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1222 (1771-1807) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.
Comment
Previous KM#44. Similar coins with crescent mint mark were also issued by Mysore State, using the latter mint name.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time, but it was actually minted by the French East India Company in their colony of Arcot (now known as Chennai) in French India. This coin is a rare example of a Mughal-era coin that was minted outside of the Mughal Empire's traditional territories, and it highlights the complex political and economic relationships between the Mughal Empire and European colonial powers during that time.
