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1 Rupee - Shah Alam Bahadur Ahmadabad
| Silver | 11.57 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahadur Shah (Shah Alam) (1707-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1119-1123 (1707-1711) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.57 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#363296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Regnal Year, mint name at the top
Zarb Ahmadabad julus maimanat manus
Lettering: سنہ جلوس میمنت مانوس
Translation: Struck at Ahmadabad in the year of the accession associated with tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ruler: Shah Alam BahadurBahadur Shah I, also known as Mirza Muhammad Mu'azzam and Shah Alam I was the eighth Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1707 until his death in 1712. He was the second son of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who he conspired to overthrow in his youth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam Bahadur, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. He was known for his efforts to reform the Mughal Empire and improve its economy, which had been weakened by years of warfare and political instability. The coin's design and silver content were likely meant to symbolize the Empire's strength and prosperity under Shah Alam Bahadur's rule.
