© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Bareli
| Silver | 11.12 g | 21.13 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1191 (1776-1777) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.12 g |
| Diameter | 21.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#102731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sana julus and zarb, Crescent at the bottom
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. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shah Alam II, King of the World, 1190-1191" and also includes the name of the mint, Bareli, and the year of minting. This coin is a rare example of a silver rupee issued by the Mughal Empire during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
