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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Bisauli
| Silver | 11.22 g | 21.41 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Rohilkhand (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1182-1184 (1769-1771) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.22 g |
| Diameter | 21.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Flower mark, regnal year, mintname at the bottom.
Mintname: Type II. The Bisauli mint became inactive after conquest by Awadh AH1888/R.Y.15/1774AD.
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 his name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan," in Urdu script on one side, and the other side features the name of the mint, "Bisauli," and the year of issue, "1182-1184" (1769-1771) in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Indian numismatic history, made of silver and weighing 11.22 grams.
