1 Rupee - Jiyaji Rao (Muhammad Akbar II) ND (1855-1858) front 1 Rupee - Jiyaji Rao (Muhammad Akbar II) ND (1855-1858) back
1 Rupee - Jiyaji Rao (Muhammad Akbar II) ND (1855-1858) photo
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1 Rupee - Jiyaji Rao Muhammad Akbar II ND

 
Silver 10.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Tinnevelly (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1855-1858
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93350
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cannon above Nagari "Ji"

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sheopur Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Jiyaji Rao, also known as Muhammad Akbar II, who was the last Mughal Emperor of India. He ruled from 1855 to 1858, and this coin was minted during his reign in the Tinnevelly region, which is now known as Tirunelveli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.