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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Banaras
| Silver | 11.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1188 (1761-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Various Symbols
Lettering: RY 3
Comment
Weight varies between 10.7 and 11.6 gramsInteresting 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 minting in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Mughal Empire, which was once a powerful and influential empire in the Indian subcontinent.
