© Sujit
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Bareli
| Silver | 11.17 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1220 (1802-1806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.17 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fish, star-shaped flower, Persian letter "Wa"
Lettering: RY 37
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 10.70-11.60 grams. The letter "Wa" on East India Company issues was reputedly the initial of the surname of the new settlement officer for Bareli, Henry Wellesley. The earlier issue, with letter "He" may have been a less majestic initial of his personal name.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 early 19th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in both Islamic and Gregorian calendars, which is a unique feature of coins from this region. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency at the time.
