1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) 1161-1167 (1748-1754) front 1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) 1161-1167 (1748-1754) back
1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) 1161-1167 (1748-1754) photo
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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur Arcot

 
Silver 11.06 g 22.74 mm
Description
Issuer
Arcot (French India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1161-1167 (1748-1754)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee (1 Roupie)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.06 g
Diameter
22.74 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82451
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Julus (formula), mint name

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, who was the son of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah and was known for his military campaigns against the Marathas and the British. The coin's design features a unique blend of Islamic and French influences, reflecting the cultural exchange that occurred during the French colonial period in India. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 11.06 grams make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.