![½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Shivaji Rao] 1947-1954 (1890-1897) front](/storage/images/-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Shivaji-Rao_29518_1.webp)
![½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Shivaji Rao] 1947-1954 (1890-1897) back](/storage/images/-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Shivaji-Rao_29518_2.webp)
© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Shivaji Rao]
| Silver | 5.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Indore |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1954 (1890-1897) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1760-1935) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sun face
Translation: Maharaj Shivaji Rao Holkar (in Devnagari)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last ruler of the Princely state of Indore. The coin was minted in 1890-1897 and features the ruler's name and title in Urdu on one side, and the value of the coin in Nagari script on the other. The use of both Urdu and Nagari scripts on the coin reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Princely state of Indore during that time.
