½ Rupee - Shah Alam II Arcot
| Silver | 5.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcot (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1183-1185 (1770-1772) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.
Comment
Previous KM#10.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, but it was issued by the French East India Company in Arcot, which was a French colony in India. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Indian and French cultures, as it features the Mughal Emperor's name and title in Urdu, while also bearing the French East India Company's logo and the Arcot mint mark. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that highlights the complex and multicultural nature of the Indian subcontinent during the 18th century.
