1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Baji Rao II] 1212 (1797-1798) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Baji Rao II] 1212 (1797-1798) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Baji Rao II] 1212 (1797-1798) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Baji Rao II]

1212 (1797-1798) years
Silver 11.7 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Maratha Empire (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1212 (1797-1798)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1674-1818)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.7 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49677
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Lettering: 39

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor to have any real authority, and it features his name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan" on one side, and the other side features the Maratha Confederacy's symbol, the "Bhushan" or "Shrivasta" which is a crescent-shaped mark. This coin was issued during a time when the Maratha Empire was at its peak, and it was a symbol of the empire's power and influence.