© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Ahmed Shah Bahadur
| Silver | 11.55 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1167 (1750-1754) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai sanat (RY) 6 julus maimanat manus
Lettering: ٦
Translation: Struck at Bombay in the (RY) 6th year of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Privy mark, 6-petaled flower, no stem- Pridmore# 66
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmed Shah Bahadur, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1750 to 1754. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Ahmed Shah Bahadur, Emperor of the Mughals" and includes the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Indian numismatic history, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item.
