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1 Rupee - Alamgir II Shahjahanabad

 
Silver 11.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Alamgir II (1754-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1062-1170 (1652-1757)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50479
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Year of reign 3 of Aziz ud-Din Alamgir who reigned from 1754 to 1759, i.e. from AH 1167 to AH 1173.Automatically translated

Lettering: ٣

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alamgir II, also known as Shah Jahan, who was the fifth Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1628 to 1658. He was known for his love of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of many iconic buildings, including the Taj Mahal. The coin's design likely reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the Mughal Empire during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1167 (1754) 1 - - - - - -

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