![⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Shivaji Rao] 1947-1951 (1890-1894) front](/storage/images/-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Shivaji-Rao_50620_1.webp)
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⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Shivaji Rao]
| Silver | 1.45 g | 12.75 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Indore |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1951 (1890-1894) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1760-1935) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 12.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 made of silver and weighed 1.45 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its denomination at that time. Additionally, the coin features an interesting blend of traditional Indian and Western design elements, with the obverse side featuring a portrait of Shah Alam II and the reverse side featuring a depiction of a lion and the Indore state crest. Overall, this coin is a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
