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1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah Lahore
| Silver | 11.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Muhammad Shah (1719-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1132-1335 (1719-1917) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Zarb Darus Sultanate Lahore
Sana 05 memanat
julus manus
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب دارالسلطنۃ لاہور
میمنت سنہ٥
جلوس مانوس
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب دارالسلطنۃ لاہور
میمنت سنہ٥
جلوس مانوس
Translation:
Dar-us-Sultanat
Zarb Lahore
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins dated AH 1131/1-1132/2 have mint name in one line in second row of inscription. Later dates have the mint name at the top. Weight varies 11.00-11.60 grams.Image of coin with mint name in second row of inscription.
Interesting fact
The Muhammad Shah Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire (India) was made of silver and weighed 11.32 grams. It was issued during the reign of Muhammad Shah, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1719 to 1748. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Muhammad Shah, Emperor of the Mughal Empire" on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Mughal Empire and represented the power and strength of the ruler. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin during Muhammad Shah's reign and was widely used for trade and commerce.
