© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II Jayaji Rao Scindia ND
| Silver | 1.36 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Jayaji Rao Scindia (1843-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1867 |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bow and arrow points down (off flan), "Ji" for Jayaji in Nagari
Lettering: जी
Translation: Jayaji Rao
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 1.34-1.45 grams.Interesting fact
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 1759 to 1806. Despite being the last Mughal Emperor, he was still recognized as the nominal ruler of the Princely state of Gwalior until his death in 1867. This coin, minted during his reign, highlights the complex history of the Indian subcontinent during that time, with the Mughal Empire losing power to the British East India Company and the rise of the Princely states.
![⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND front](/storage/images/-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Madho-Rao_83301_1.webp)
![⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND back](/storage/images/-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Madho-Rao_83301_2.webp)