½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Dulep Singh] ND

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1825 to 1864. Despite being the last emperor, he was still able to issue coins in his name, indicating that the Mughal Empire still held some level of authority and influence even in its declining years. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during that time period.

• early modern