1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Zafarabad) 1074-1116 (1658-1707) front 1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Zafarabad) 1074-1116 (1658-1707) back
1 Rupee - Aurangzeb (Zafarabad) 1074-1116 (1658-1707) photo
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1 Rupee - Aurangzeb Zafarabad

 
Silver 11.4 g 21.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1074-1116 (1658-1707)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Diameter
21.8 mm
Thickness
3.32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#366963
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sana 48 , Julus Memanat Manoos
Mint Zafarabad

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb, who was the last powerful emperor of the Mughal Empire. He ruled for a period of 49 years, 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.