© NIRC
© NIRC
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Ahmadabad mint) ND
| Silver | 11.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
'Ram' in Devanagari
Mint mark 'Ankush'
Edge
Plain
Comment
- This was the first issue of Ahmedabad under Baroda after General Goddard helped Anand Rao get full control over the revenue of Ahmedabad from the Marathas. I see this (the name of Lord RAM) as a sign of gratitude expressed by the Gaekwads for having gained the full authority over Ahmedabad.This should technically have been a rare issue since in the same RY (the RY is 39) we have the rupees with the Ram replaced by Gaa of Gaekwad. - Amit Mehta
- Ruler: Shah Alam II and Latif Khan
Note: Prev. KM#51.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor to have any real power, and was minted at the Ahmadabad mint, which was one of the main mints of the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful Indian state that existed from the 17th to the 19th century.
