1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Allahabad) 1135-1161 (1723-1748) front 1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Allahabad) 1135-1161 (1723-1748) back
1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah (Allahabad) 1135-1161 (1723-1748) photo
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1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah Allahabad

 
Silver 11.40 g 21.30 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Muhammad Shah (1719-1748)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1135-1161 (1723-1748)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.40 g
Diameter
21.30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#146774
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Regnal year, mint name at the bottom

Comment

Ruler: Muhammad Shah

Interesting fact

The Muhammad Shah Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire (India) was one of the first coins to feature a decimal system of currency, with the rupee being divided into 16 annas and 64 paise. This system was introduced by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1574 and remained in use until the 20th century.