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1 Rupee - Shah Alam Bahadur Surat
| Silver | 11.48 g | 24.25 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahadur Shah (Shah Alam) (1707-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1119-1123 (1708-1711) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.48 g |
| Diameter | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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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. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shah Alam Bahadur, the Just King" and it also includes the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, which was 1119-1123 AH (1708-1711 AD). This coin is a rare example of the currency used during the Mughal Empire, which was once a powerful and influential empire in India and parts of Asia.
