1 Rupee - Shah Alam II 1200-1233 (1786-1818) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II 1200-1233 (1786-1818) back
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

 
Silver 11.1 g 22.94 mm
Description
Issuer
Awadh (Indian princely states)
Emperor
Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1233 (1786-1818)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.1 g
Diameter
22.94 mm
Thickness
3.08 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65310
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Regnal year frozen at 26, mint mark: Flag and star, fish

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Awadh region in India during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Urdu, which was the official language of the Awadh court at the time. The inscription includes the name of the ruler, the date of issue, and a declaration of the coin's purity and weight. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this period in Indian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1225 (1810)  - - - - - -

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