1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Ahmadabad
| Silver | 11.62 g | 22.36 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1187-1209 (1754-1806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.62 g |
| Diameter | 22.36 mm |
| Thickness | 3.32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#102917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Ankush
Edge
Plain
Comment
M&W T4Prev. KM#50
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time, but it was actually minted by the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful Indian state that controlled much of the Indian subcontinent during that period. This coin is a unique example of how the Mughal Empire's authority and influence extended beyond its own territorial boundaries, and how regional powers like the Maratha Empire were able to issue their own currency while still acknowledging the Mughal Empire's sovereignty.
