1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao (Thick Legend Variety) 1175-1208 (1762-1794) front 1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao (Thick Legend Variety) 1175-1208 (1762-1794) back
1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao (Thick Legend Variety) 1175-1208 (1762-1794) photo
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1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao Thick Legend Variety

 
Silver 11.36 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Mahadji Rao Scindia (1768-1794)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1175-1208 (1762-1794)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.36 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
4.6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63843
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

RY Date

Lettering: RY 8

Edge

Plain

Comment

Ujjain Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahadji Rao Scindia, who was a powerful ruler of the Princely state of Gwalior in the 18th century. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the state's administration and economy. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.