1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah 1153 (1741) front 1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah 1153 (1741) back
1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah 1153 (1741) photo
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1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah

1153 (1741) year
Silver 10.87 g 19.84 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jaisalmer (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1153 (1741)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.87 g
Diameter
19.84 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#101439
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pseudo mintname Shahjahanabad, Frozen RY#22
Swastika at bottom right

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Princely state of Jaisalmer, issued during the reign of Muhammad Shah in 1153 (1741), was made of silver and weighed 10.87 grams. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Jaisalmer state during the 18th and 19th centuries, which were known for their unique designs and inscriptions. The obverse of the coin features the name of the ruler, Muhammad Shah, in Persian script, while the reverse features a stylized representation of the Jaisalmer state's crest, which includes a pair of gazelles and a crescent moon. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and artistic influences of the region at the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.