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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur Banaras
| Silver | 11.41 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1161-1167 (1748-1754) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#363967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Muhammadabad-Banares mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, who was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Awadh from 1748 to 1754. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in the Persian language and is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.
