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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur Sironj
1163 (1161-1750) years| Silver | 11.43 g | 22.77 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1163 (1161-1750) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.43 g |
| Diameter | 22.77 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint name and regnal year
Comment
Ruler: Ahmad Shah BahadurAlthough KM# lists this under Mughal Empire, Sironj was under Maratha (Peshawa) administration during this period.
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, which was minted in 1163 (1161-1750), features the emperor's name and title, "Ahmad Shah Bahadur" in Persian script on one side, and a stylized representation of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Mughal Empire and was often featured on coins during this period. The coin was made of silver and weighed 11.43 grams.
