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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 11.34 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1227 (1776-1812) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras sanat (RY) julus maimanat manus
Lettering:
١٧
٢٦
Translation: Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the (RY) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.
Edge
Plain
Comment
- This type of coin has 10 different types of privy (darogah) marks on obverse above the middle line- Diameter varies 24mm - 33.3mm
- Benares mint, fish on obverse, flower on reverse mint marks
- Image shows the location of the privy (darogah) marks (obverse), there are 10 different types found so far.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India. The Bengal Presidency was established by the British East India Company in 1757, and it was during this time that the company's power and influence in India began to grow rapidly. The coin's minting in 1776, during the reign of Shah Alam II, marked a period of increased British control over India's economy and politics. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the Mughal emperor, indicating a continued connection to the region's rich cultural heritage.
