© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 5.85 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1806 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ankush Mint Mark
Lettering: RY 27
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ahmadabad MintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from the Maratha Empire is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the coins that were previously used in the region. The use of silver in the coinage of the Maratha Empire was a result of the influence of the Mughal Empire, which had introduced silver coins in the 16th century. The ½ Rupee coin was also unique in that it was the first coin to feature the name of the ruler, Shah Alam II, in the Marathi language. This was a departure from the traditional practice of using the name of the ruler in Persian or Arabic, and it reflected the growing influence of the Marathi language in the region.
