1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) ND front 1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) ND back
1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) ND photo
Obverse © livre d'Ernest Zay (1892) – Reverse © livre d'Ernest Zay

1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) ND

 
Silver 11.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Arcot (French India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Rupee (1 Roupie)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113482
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.

Comment

Previous KM#66. Mint mark: Trident.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Arcot) 1 Rupee coin is that it was minted during the brief period of French rule in India, specifically in the region of Arcot, which is now part of Tamil Nadu. The coin features the image of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, the Mughal Emperor, and the inscription "Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Badshah" in Urdu. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique history and provenance make it an interesting piece of Indian numismatic history.