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1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah Akhtarnagar Awadh
| Silver | 11.18 g | 23.63 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Muhammad Shah (1719-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1135-1150 (1723-1738) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.18 g |
| Diameter | 23.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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Interesting fact
The Muhammad Shah Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire (India) was one of the first coins to feature the image of a ruler, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic practice of not depicting human figures on coins. This coin features a portrait of Muhammad Shah, the Mughal Emperor, on one side, and an inscription in Persian on the other side that reads, "Muhammad Shah, the Just King, the Sultan of the Age." This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Mughal Empire, and its design reflects the blending of Islamic and Indian artistic traditions.
