© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Jodhpur Feudatory Kuchaman
1203 (1789) year| Silver | 10.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Jodhpur-Kuchaman Feudatory (Princely state of Jodhpur) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu, (frozen) RY 31
Lettering: ٣١
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kuchaman coins are without exception dated with the fictitious date AH1203/Ry.31. The Kuchaman rupee in the name of Shah Alam II is an exact copy of the Maratha issue of Ajmer, except that a small sword is added over the 'he'of Badshah. The silver rupee was known as the Iktis'anda (= of the 31st year).The minting at Kuchaman started much later than the date on the coin - Jan Lingen
Weight varies: 10.5-10.9 grams.
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 Delhi" in Persian script on one side, and the other side features the name of the mint, "Kuchaman" in Nagari script. This coin is a rare example of a Mughal-era coin that was issued by a feudatory state, highlighting the complex political and economic relationships between the Mughal Empire and its vassal states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1203 (1789) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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