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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Bareli
| Silver | 11.07 g | 21.31 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1189-1193 (1775-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.07 g |
| Diameter | 21.31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#139904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sana julus and zarb, Sword 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 ruler of the Awadh region in India during the 18th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, which was used in the region at that time. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency during that period.
