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1 Rupee - Muhammad Shah Shahjahanabad
| Silver | 11.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Muhammad Shah (1719-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1133-1161 (1721-1748) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Mint Name and RY Date
Script: Urdu
Lettering:
Dar ul Khilafa
Zarb Shahjahanabad
sana ۱۳ julus
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Muhammad Shah Rupee coin was the first rupee coin to feature the name of the mint city, Shahjahanabad, on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the previous Mughal coins that only featured the name of the emperor and the year of issue. The inclusion of the mint city's name on the coin helped to establish Shahjahanabad as a major center of trade and commerce in the Mughal Empire.
