© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah Bombay
| Silver | 11.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1132-1161 (1720-1748) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai Sanat (RY)2 julus maimanat manus
Lettering: ٢
Translation: Struck at Bombay in the 2nd year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain (May contain chop marks)
Comment
- Per Pridmore: The various marks in the loop of the letter 's' of Julus appear to be those of the Darogah or mint contractor . They changed with the appointment of a new mint contractor but eventually became a standard mark in the distinction of Surat and Bombay mint coins in later issues- Although Darogah mark on this coin is a 'carrot' (Pridmore# 37), there are various other darogah marks (see image below)
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Silver and weighing 11.6g, minted during the reign of Muhammad Shah (1720-1748), was the first rupee coin to feature a portrait of a Mughal emperor. This was a departure from the previous coins that had featured abstract designs or symbols. This coin also had a unique feature of having the emperor's name inscribed in both Persian and Arabic scripts.
