½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jiyaji Rao] 1225 (1810) front ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jiyaji Rao] 1225 (1810) back
½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jiyaji Rao] 1225 (1810) photo
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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jiyaji Rao]

1225 (1810) year
Silver 5.6 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1225 (1810)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#144825
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Bow and arrow points down, "Ji" for Jayaji in Nagari

Lettering: जी

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bhilsa Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor to have any real authority, and it features his name and title, "Jiyaji Rao," which means "Victorious King" in Hindi.