½ Rupee - Shah Alam II Arcot
1149 (1737) year| Silver | 5.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcot (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1149 (1737) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.63 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time, and it features his name and title on one side, while the other side features the name of the mint, Arcot, and the year of minting, 1149 (1737). This coin is a rare example of the currency used during the French colonial period in India and serves as a piece of history that highlights the cultural and economic exchange between France and India during that time.
