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1 Rupee - Mahmoud Hotaki
1135 (1723) year| Silver | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Hotak dynasty (Iranian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahmud (1722-1725) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1135 (1723) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (10) |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#207775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sunni Kalimah
Rashidun Caliphs
Mintage date
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محــمّد رسول الله
ابابکر عـــــمر عثمان علی
١١٣٥
Translation:
There is No God except Allah
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Aba Bakr, Omar, Osman, Ali
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck to the Mughal standard of India, later adopted by Nadir Shah and his successors in Iran.
The place of Rashidun Caliph names on the reverse are different in this variety.
This coin was on minted in Qandahar, per Stephen Album.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Mahmoud Hotaki 1135 (1723) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Iran, as the Hotak dynasty was struggling to maintain power in the face of internal conflicts and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful design, with intricate calligraphy and imagery that reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the time.
