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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Banaras
1186 (1773) year| Silver | 11.07 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1186 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.07 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#129810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint name, regnal year and trident
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 his name and title on one side, while the other side features the name of the mint city, Banaras, and the year of issue, 1186 (1773). This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Mughal Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent for over 300 years.
