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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Burhanpur
| Silver | 11.40 g | 21.97 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1192 (1761-1778) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.40 g |
| Diameter | 21.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint name
Comment
For coins struck after AH1192/RY#20 (1778AD), see Gwalior KM#38.1Prev. KM#90
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, but it was actually minted by the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful Indian state that controlled much of the Indian subcontinent during that period. This coin is a rare example of a Mughal-era coin that was minted outside of the Mughal Empire's capital city of Delhi, and it highlights the complex political dynamics of the time, where regional powers like the Marathas were able to issue their own currency despite being under the nominal control of the Mughal Empire.
