© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Banaras
| Silver | 11.34 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1234 (1787-1819) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Frozen regnal year, mint mark: Flag and star, fish
Lettering: ٢٦
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 10.70-11.60 gramsMuhammadabad Banaras (mint)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Awadh region in India during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Urdu, which was the official language of the Awadh court at the time. The inscription includes the name of the ruler, the date of minting, and the name of the mint location, which in this case is Banaras (now known as Varanasi). This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Awadh era, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of the region during that time.
