1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Yanaon) ND front 1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Yanaon) ND back
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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Yanaon) ND

 
Silver 11.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Yanam (French India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Rupee (1 Roupie)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113465
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin of Ahmad Shah Bahadur (Yanaon) ND from Yanam (French India) made of Silver weighing 11.4g has a unique feature. It has a crescent moon and a star on the obverse side, which is a common motif in Islamic coinage. However, the interesting fact is that the crescent moon is depicted with its horns pointing upwards, which is a rare feature in coinage. Most Islamic coins depict the crescent moon with its horns pointing downwards. This unique feature makes the coin stand out and is a notable aspect of its design.