1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Allahabad) 1161-1166 (1748-1753) front 1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Allahabad) 1161-1166 (1748-1753) back
1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Allahabad) 1161-1166 (1748-1753) photo
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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur Allahabad

 
Silver 10.40 g 21.46 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748-1754)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1161-1166 (1748-1753)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.40 g
Diameter
21.46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77359
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sana julus zarb

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, who was the last Mughal Emperor to issue coins in his own name. This coin was minted in Allahabad, which was one of the main minting centers of the Mughal Empire at that time. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 10.40 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value from the same period. This may indicate that the coin was intended for everyday use and was not meant to be a high-value or ceremonial coin.