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1 Rupee - Alamgir II Katak
1173 (1760) year| Silver | 12 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alamgir II (1754-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1173 (1760) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#65582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
Some experts believe that it's issue of Shah Alam - I. It's also debated that this coin is an issue of Maratha Confederacy. However Krause's current version lists it under Mughals.Katak (Cuttack) Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Alamgir II (Katak) 1173 (1760) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it was made of silver and weighed 12 grams. This is significant because it highlights the value placed on silver during that time period and the importance of this coin as a medium of exchange. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Alamgir II, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1754 to 1759, makes it a unique piece of history.
