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1 Rupee - Mahadji Rao Thick Legend Variety
Silver | 11.36 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) |
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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 |
Numista | N#63843 |
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Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
RY Date
Lettering: RY 8
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ujjain MintInteresting 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.