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1 Rupee - Alamgir II Kora
| Silver | 11.30 g | 20.30 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alamgir II (1754-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1168-1173 (1755-1760) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.30 g |
| Diameter | 20.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Regnal Year, mint name and mint mark
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin of Alamgir II (Kora) from the Mughal Empire (India) was the first rupee coin that was introduced in India, and it was also the first coin to feature the name of the emperor in the mintage. This coin was a significant departure from the earlier coins of the Mughal Empire, which had featured the name of the emperor's father or predecessor. The introduction of this coin marked a new era in the minting of coins in India and paved the way for the development of the rupee as a standard unit of currency in the country.
