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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 11.40 g | 22.40 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1218 (1784-1804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1621-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.40 g |
| Diameter | 22.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Regnal Year, mint name
Mint mark: Jhar
Comment
Jaipur State was a princely state of India from 1128 to 1948. It was centered on Jaipur town. It existed from the 12th century until Indian Independence in 1947. according to the different periods of history it was also known as Jaipur Kingdom, Amber Kingdom,Dhundhar Kingdom and Kachwaha Kingdom.Jaipur state was founded in the Dhundhar region. Its predecessor state was the Dhundhar (Dausa) kingdom, founded in 1093 by Duleh Rai, also known as Dulha Rao. Jaipur state was known as Amber between the fourteenth century and 1727. In that year, a new capital was built and named Jayapura, then the kingdom was renamed Jaipur.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Jaipur from 1784 to 1804. The coin is made of silver and weighs 11.40 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time.
