1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Dalipnagar) 1178 (1765) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Dalipnagar) 1178 (1765) back
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Dalipnagar

1178 (1765) year
Silver 10.89 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Datia (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1178 (1765)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1802-1920)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.89 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87725
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Mint name, RY#6

Note:- Some Scholars Read the mint as "dalpati nagar", based on the name of the King of Datia, "Dalpati Rao"

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 Princely state of Datia in India during the 18th century. The coin is made of silver and weighs 10.89 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an inscription in Urdu, which was the official language of the Princely state of Datia.