1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao 1192-1207 (1778-1793) front 1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao 1192-1207 (1778-1793) back
1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao 1192-1207 (1778-1793) photo
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1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao

 
Silver 11.34 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Narwar (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Mahadji Rao Scindia (1768-1794)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1192-1207 (1778-1793)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1748-1859)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.34 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
3.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52274
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Lotus flower and 4-leaf cloverAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahadji Rao, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Princely state of Narwar in India. He ruled from 1778 to 1793 and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin was made of silver and weighed 11.34 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Indian princely states.