1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II [Kirat Singh] (Dholpur State - Dholpur) 1226-1251 (1806-1837) front 1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II [Kirat Singh] (Dholpur State - Dholpur) 1226-1251 (1806-1837) back
1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II [Kirat Singh] (Dholpur State - Dholpur) 1226-1251 (1806-1837) photo
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1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II [Kirat Singh] Dholpur State - Dholpur

 
Silver 10.93 g 19.91 mm
Description
Issuer
Dholpur, Princely State of (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1226-1251 (1806-1837)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.93 g
Diameter
19.91 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#117161
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Inscription
Pistol upside down, Regnal Year

Comment

Struck at Dholpur Mint.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin of Muhammad Akbar II [Kirat Singh] from Dholpur State is notable for its unique design, which features a combination of Islamic and Hindu motifs. On one side, the coin bears the inscription "Al-Sultan al-Azam Muhammad Akbar II" in Arabic, while on the other side, it features an image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity of the Indian princely states during the 19th century.