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1 Rupee - Farrukhsiyar Shahjahanabad
| Silver | 11.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Farrukhsiyar (1713-1719) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1125-1131 (1713-1719) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
RY Date and Mint
Lettering: ٦
Translation:
RY 6
Zarb Shahjahanabad
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Farrukhsiyar, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. He was known for his efforts to reform the Mughal Empire's currency and monetary system, which had been facing challenges due to inflation and debasement of the currency. The 1 Rupee coin was one of the new coinage introduced during his reign, and it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous coins that were made of copper or other metals. This change in the composition of the coinage was aimed at addressing the issue of inflation and restoring the value of the currency.
