1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Khambayat) 1068-1118 (1658-1707) front 1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Khambayat) 1068-1118 (1658-1707) back
1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Khambayat) 1068-1118 (1658-1707) photo
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1 Rupee - Aurangzeb Khambayat

 
Silver 11.3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1068-1118 (1658-1707)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#53014
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Mint name at bottom

Translation: sana 34 julus and zarb Khambayat

Edge

Plain

Comment

"Badr" couplet

Weight Varies between 11.00-11.60 grams

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb, who was the last powerful Mughal emperor. He ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707 and his reign saw the minting of several coins, including this 1 Rupee coin made of silver. Despite being issued over 300 years ago, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.