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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Allahbad
Silver | 11.34 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
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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 |
Numista | N#57298 |
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Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Banner (Pataka) logo, RY Date and Mint Name
Lettering:
Zarb Allahbad
۲۱
Edge
Plain
Comment
Allahbad MintWeight 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.