© Joshy Varghese
© Joshy Varghese
1 Rupee - Shah Alam Bahadur
| Silver | 11.57 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1119-1124 (1707-1712) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.57 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Chinapatan, Sanat (RY) julus
Lettering: ٣
Translation: Struck at Chinapatan in the 3rd year of his reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Ruler Shah Alam Bahadur also known as Bahadur Shah I or Shah Alam I- Weight varies 11.4 - 11.57 grams
- Chinapatan mint (5 pointed Star on reverse)
- Note: Prev. KM#347.7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Madras Presidency, with the coin's minting coinciding with the death of the then-ruling Nawab of Arcot and the subsequent succession crisis. Despite this, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
