© Raihan Khan
© Raihan Khan
1 Rupee - Alamgir II for Malabar Coast
1188 (1774) year| Silver | 11.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1188 (1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai, Sanat Julus 9 Maimanat Manus
Lettering: ٩
Translation: Struck at Bombay during the 9th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Posthumous issue...Aziz-ud-din Alamgir II reigned from 2 June 1754 – 29 November 1759- Although mint name on coin states 'Munbai' (Bombay), this coin was most likely struck at Tellicherry and intended for use on the Malabar Coast (southwest coast) of India
- Crescent mark on coin and a cruder minting style
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin minted during the reign of Alamgir II (1774) was the first rupee coin to feature a standardized weight and silver content, which was 11.6 grams of silver. This was a significant departure from the previous rupee coins that were minted with varying weights and purity levels. The standardization of the rupee coin's weight and silver content helped to establish the rupee as a reliable and trustworthy currency in the region.
