1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Arcot) 1183-1185 (1770-1772) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Arcot) 1183-1185 (1770-1772) back
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Arcot

 
Silver 11.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Arcot (French India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1183-1185 (1770-1772)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee (1 Roupie)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.6 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113485
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.

Comment

For other years refer to India - British - Bengal Presidency.

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 French East India Company in their colony of Arcot (French India). This highlights the complex political and economic relationships between European powers and Indian kingdoms during the 18th century.