1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jayaji Rao] 1845-1856 (1844-1856) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jayaji Rao] 1845-1856 (1844-1856) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jayaji Rao] 1845-1856 (1844-1856) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Jayaji Rao]

 
Silver 11.30 g 18.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Jayaji Rao Scindia (1843-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1845-1856 (1844-1856)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.30 g
Diameter
18.00 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87945
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Regnal Year 98

Comment

Ruler: Jayaji Rao
Note: With continued postumous regnal years of Shah Alam II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India, specifically during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny. This coin was minted in the Princely state of Gwalior, which was one of the few princely states that remained loyal to the British East India Company during the rebellion. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the state's allegiance to the British and its commitment to maintaining order and stability in the region.