1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Allahbad) 1190-1194 (1776-1780) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Allahbad) 1190-1194 (1776-1780) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Allahbad) 1190-1194 (1776-1780) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Allahbad

 
Silver 11.34 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Awadh (Indian princely states)
Emperor
Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1190-1194 (1776-1780)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.34 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57298
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Banner (Pataka) logo, RY Date and Mint Name

Lettering:
Zarb Allahbad

۲۱

Edge

Plain

Comment

Allahbad Mint

Weight varies between 10.7 - 11.6 grams

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, and it features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shah Alam II, Allahbad" on one side, and the other side features a stylized flower motif.