1 Paisa - Shah Alam II (Mughal Style) 1199 (1785) front 1 Paisa - Shah Alam II (Mughal Style) 1199 (1785) back
1 Paisa - Shah Alam II (Mughal Style) 1199 (1785) photo
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1 Paisa - Shah Alam II Mughal Style

1199 (1785) year
Copper 9.15 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kishangarh (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1199 (1785)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.15 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#396048
Rarity index
97%

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features a unique blend of Mughal and Rajputana styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Mughal Empire on the Princely state of Kishangarh.