1 Rupee - Alamgir II (Kashmir) ND (1755-1761) front 1 Rupee - Alamgir II (Kashmir) ND (1755-1761) back
1 Rupee - Alamgir II (Kashmir) ND (1755-1761) photo
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1 Rupee - Alamgir II Kashmir ND

 
Silver 11.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Alamgir II (1754-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1761
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Weight vary between 10.9 ~ 11.5 gm)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#366992
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Manoos Memanat
Sana (RY) 3 Julus
Mint Kashmir

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sun Symbol as Nawabs of Bengal Issue.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin of Alamgir II (Kashmir) ND (1755-1761) from the Mughal Empire (India) made of Silver weighing 11.3g has a unique feature. It has a square shape, unlike the usual round shape of coins. This square shape was a distinctive feature of the Mughal Empire's coinage during that time period.